ptomaine
1.
(
noun
) any of various amines (such as putrescine or cadaverine) formed by the action of putrefactive bacteria
Synonyms:
ptomain
Related Words:
amine
,
aminoalkane
,
cadaverine
,
putrescine
2.
(
noun
) illness caused by poisonous or contaminated food
Synonyms:
food poisoning
,
gastrointestinal disorder
,
ptomaine poisoning
Related Words:
botulism
,
illness
,
malady
,
salmonellosis
,
sickness
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