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ptomain
WORDNET DICTIONARY
Noun ptomain has 1 sense
- ptomain(n = noun.substance) ptomaine - any of various amines (such as putrescine or cadaverine) formed by the action of putrefactive bacteria; Array is a kind of amine, aminoalkane
has particulars: putrescine, cadaverine
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