Noun: ptomaine 'tow,meyn
- Any of various amines (such as putrescine or cadaverine) formed by the action of putrefactive bacteria
"The presence of ptomaines can indicate food spoilage";
- ptomain
- A term for food poisoning that is no longer in scientific use; food poisoning was once thought to be caused by ingesting ptomaines
"In the past, people often blamed ptomaine poisoning for foodborne illnesses";
- ptomaine poisoning
Derived forms: ptomaines
Type of: amine, aminoalkane, food poisoning, gastrointestinal disorder
Encyclopedia: Ptomaine