ptomaine

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Noun ptomaine has 2 senses

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
ptomaine, ptomaine poisoning - a term for food poisoning that is no longer in scientific use; food poisoning was once thought to be caused by ingesting ptomaines
--₂ is a kind of food poisoning, gastrointestinal disorder

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