Meaning Of The Word Ptomaine
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Ptomaine Meaning
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What's The Definition Of Ptomaine?
ptomaine in American English
any of a class of alkaloid substances, some of which are poisonous, formed in decaying animal or vegetable matter by bacterial action on proteins noun: any of a class of foul-smelling nitrogenous substances produced by bacteria during putrefaction of animal or plant protein: formerly thought to be toxic ptomaine in British English noun: any of a group of amines, such as cadaverine or putrescine, formed by decaying organic matter |
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