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Meaning of word ptomaine from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

ptomaine noun

Meaning : Any of various amines (such as putrescine or cadaverine) formed by the action of putrefactive bacteria.

Synonyms : ptomain

Meaning : A term for food poisoning that is no longer in scientific use. Food poisoning was once thought to be caused by ingesting ptomaines.

Synonyms : ptomaine poisoning

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