Ptomaine

nounverified·updated May 18, 2026

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

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§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