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1. (noun) ptomaine, ptomain
any of various amines (such as putrescine or cadaverine) formed by the action of putrefactive bacteria

2. (noun) ptomaine, ptomaine poisoning
a term for food poisoning that is no longer in scientific use; food poisoning was once thought to be caused by ingesting ptomaines

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