PTOMAINE
\tˈɒme͡ɪn], \tˈɒmeɪn], \t_ˈɒ_m_eɪ_n]\
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any of various amines (such as putrescine or cadaverine) formed by the action of putrefactive bacteria
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a term for food poisoning that is no longer in scientific use; food poisoning was once thought to be caused by ingesting ptomaines
By Princeton University
