Ptomaine

nounverified·updated May 18, 2026

any of various amines (such as putrescine or cadaverine) formed by the action of putrefactive bacteria

Framework senses

3 senses across 2 frameworks

Wordset Dictionary2 sensesview framework →

§1: a term for food poisoning that is no longer in scientific use
§2: any of various amines (such as putrescine or cadaverine) formed by the action of putrefactive bacteria

Legacy lexicon import1 senseview framework →

§1 · legacy_primary: any of various amines (such as putrescine or cadaverine) formed by the action of putrefactive bacteria
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