Ptomaine (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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  1. any of a class of foul-smelling nitrogenous substances produced by bacteria during putrefaction of animal or plant protein: formerly thought to be toxic.
noun
  1. any of a group of amines, such as cadaverine or putrescine, formed by decaying organic matter
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