Hyphenation of ptomaine

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ptomaine

Definitions of ptomaine:

1.
Any of various amines (such as putrescine or cadaverine) formed by the action of putrefactive bacteria
2.
A term for food poisoning that is no longer in scientific use
Food poisoning was once thought to be caused by ingesting ptomaines

Synonyms of ptomaine:

noun ptomain, amine, aminoalkane
nounptomaine poisoning, food poisoning, gastrointestinal disorder

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