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Ptomaine   Listen
noun
Ptomaine  n.  (Physiol. Chem.) One of a class of animal bases or alkaloids formed in the putrefaction of various kinds of albuminous matter, and closely related to the vegetable alkaloids; a cadaveric poison. The ptomaines, as a class, have their origin in dead matter, by which they are to be distinguished from the leucomaines.





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... what your calling, or your bent, If clergy or if laity, Fall into line. I'll be content And plume me on my gayety, If of the human file and rank I can make nine-tenths smile,—and thank. [Blank Page] PTOMAINE STREET ...
— Ptomaine Street • Carolyn Wells


Words linked to "Ptomaine" :   putrescine, ptomain, ptomaine poisoning, gastrointestinal disorder, cadaverine, amine, aminoalkane, food poisoning


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