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"Ptomaine" Definition

noun

A basic nitrogenous organic compound produced by bacterial putrefaction of protein.

Source: American Heritage Dictionary

Any of various organic bases which are formed by the action of putrefactive bacteria on nitrogenous matter and some of which are poisonous.

Source: Merriam-Webster

Any of a group of amine compounds of unpleasant taste and odour formed in putrefying animal and vegetable matter and formerly thought to cause food poisoning.

Source: Oxford Dictionary

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