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ptomaine Definition
(n)
any
of
various
amines
(
such
as
putrescine
or
cadaverine
)
formed
by
the
action
of
putrefactive
bacteria
(n)
a
term
for
food
poisoning
that
is
no
longer
in
scientific
use
;
food
poisoning
was
once
thought
to
be
caused
by
ingesting
ptomaines
ptomaine Synonyms
ptomain
ptomaine
ptomaine poisoning
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