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___ Poisoning Crossword Clue
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PTOMAINE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
PTOMAINE
Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "PTOMAINE" which means:
- noun
- • Any of various amines (such as putrescine or cadaverine) formed by the action of putrefactive bacteria
- • A term for food poisoning that is no longer in scientific use; food poisoning was once thought to be caused by ingesting ptomaines
An example sentence would be:
- • "The restaurant was shut down after serving a dish contaminated with ptomaine."
- • "The doctor diagnosed her illness as ptomaine poisoning."
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times19 Jun 1984 | Down 38 | |
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