Search result for

ptomain

   
Languages
Dictionaries languages






Chinese Phonetic Symbols


ลองค้นหาคำในรูปแบบอื่น ๆ เพื่อให้ได้ผลลัพธ์มากขึ้นหรือน้อยลง: -ptomain-, *ptomain*
Some results are hidden.
configure
Dictionaries languages






Chinese Phonetic Symbols


CMU English Pronouncing Dictionary Dictionary [with local updates]
ptomaine
ptomaines

Oxford Advanced Learners Dictionary (pronunciation guide only)
ptomaine
ptomaines

WordNet (3.0)
ptomaine(n) any of various amines (such as putrescine or cadaverine) formed by the action of putrefactive bacteria, Syn. ptomain
ptomaine(n) a term for food poisoning that is no longer in scientific use; food poisoning was once thought to be caused by ingesting ptomaines, Syn. ptomaine poisoning

The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53
Ptomaine

n. [ From Gr. &unr_; a dead body. ] (Physiol. Chem.) One of a class of animal bases or alkaloids formed in the putrefaction of various kinds of albuminous matter, and closely related to the vegetable alkaloids; a cadaveric poison. The ptomaines, as a class, have their origin in dead matter, by which they are to be distinguished from the leucomaines. [ 1913 Webster ]

Japanese-English: EDICT Dictionary
プトマイン[putomain] (n) ptomaine (ger [Add to Longdo]
死毒[しどく, shidoku] (n) ptomaine poisoning [Add to Longdo]

add this word


You know the meaning of this word? click [add this word] to add this word to our database with its meaning, to impart your knowledge for the general benefit


Are you satisfied with the result?



Discussions

About our ads
We know you don’t love ads. But we need ads to keep Longdo Dictionary FREE for users. Thanks for your understanding! Click here to find out more.
Go to Top