ptomaines
pto-maines
noun
Toxic organic compounds formed by bacteria during the putrefaction of animal and plant matter.
"The foul odour suggested the presence of ptomaines."
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Synonyms: ptomaine
pto-maines
Toxic organic compounds formed by bacteria during the putrefaction of animal and plant matter.
"The foul odour suggested the presence of ptomaines."
Synonyms: ptomaine