#ptomaine__ptomain any of various amines (such as putrescine or cadaverine) formed by the action of putrefactive bacteria
supertype: amine__aminoalkane a compound derived from ammonia by replacing hydrogen atoms by univalent hydrocarbon radicals
subtype: putrescine a colorless crystalline ptomaine with a foul odor that is produced in decaying animal matter
subtype: cadaverine a colorless toxic ptomaine with an unpleasant odor formed during the putrefaction of animal tissue
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