ptomaine

[US]/ˈtəʊmeɪn/
[UK]/ˈtoʊmeɪn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a toxic substance formed during the decay of animal or vegetable matter; any of a group of toxic alkaloids produced by the decomposition of proteins
Word Forms
Pluralptomaines

Phrases & Collocations

ptomaine poisoning

ptomaine infection

ptomaine bacteria

ptomaine toxins

ptomaine symptoms

ptomaine illness

ptomaine outbreak

ptomaine risk

ptomaine sources

ptomaine treatment

Example Sentences

eating spoiled food can lead to ptomaine poisoning.

ptomaine is often associated with foodborne illnesses.

doctors often warn about the dangers of ptomaine.

he suffered from ptomaine after eating outdated seafood.

ptomaine can cause severe gastrointestinal distress.

proper food storage can prevent ptomaine contamination.

symptoms of ptomaine poisoning include nausea and diarrhea.

he researched the effects of ptomaine on health.

awareness of ptomaine risks is essential for food safety.

she learned about ptomaine in her food safety class.

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