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ptomain

/ˈtoʊ.meɪn/

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noun

/ˈtoʊ.meɪn/C2formalscientific
  • ruЛюбой из различных аминов, таких как путресцин или кадаверин, образующихся в результате действия гнилостных бактерий на органические вещества.

Any of various amines, such as putrescine or cadaverine, formed by the action of putrefactive bacteria on organic matter.

  1. Putrefactive amineC2formalscientific

    Any of various organic compounds, such as putrescine or cadaverine, produced by the decomposition of proteins through the action of putrefactive bacteria.

    ruПтомаин

    • The presence of ptomains in the spoiled meat indicated advanced decay.
    • Forensic scientists detected ptomains in the tissue samples.
    • Ptomains are often associated with the unpleasant odor of rotting organic matter.

    Synonymsptomaine