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Noun ptomain has 1 sense
- ptomaine, ptomain - any of various amines (such as putrescine or cadaverine) formed by the action of putrefactive bacteria
--1 is a kind of amine, aminoalkane
--1 has particulars: putrescine; cadaverine
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Ptomain
Definition:
A ptomain is a class of foul-smelling organic compounds, produced by the decomposition of animal or plant proteins.
Senses:
- Noun: A putrefactive substance resulting from protein decomposition.
- Verb: The act of generating ptomain.
Sample Sentences:
- The pungent odor in the kitchen was due to the presence of ptomain from the spoiled meat.
- I accidentally left the leftovers in the fridge for too long, causing them to ptomain and emit a terrible smell.
- A skilled chef knows how to prevent food from ptomaining and becoming unsafe to consume.
- After a few days, the dead fish started to ptomain, releasing a rank stench near the lake.
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