PTOMAINE

/ˈtəʊmeɪn/ Scrabble 12 Words With Friends 15

Scrabble letter values: P3T1O1M3A1I1N1E1 = 12

Definition

  1. noun any of various amines (such as putrescine or cadaverine) formed by the action of putrefactive bacteria. — synonyms: ptomain
  2. noun a term for food poisoning that is no longer in scientific use. — synonyms: ptomaine_poisoning

Examples

  • “food poisoning was once thought to be caused by ingesting ptomaines”

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