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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 | ||||||||
| 37% | 10 | Members of this group primarily live in soil, decaying organic matter, or on decaying plants | ||||||
noun • slime molds; organisms having a noncellular and multinucleate creeping vegetative phase and a propagative spore-producing stage: comprises Myxomycetes and Acrasiomycetes; in some classifications placed in the kingdom Protoctista | ||||||||
| 36% | 5 | University surrounded by smells of decaying matter | ||||||
noun • partially decomposed organic matter; the organic component of soil • a thick spread made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and garlic; used especially as a dip for pita; originated in the Middle East | ||||||||
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PTOMAINE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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PTOMAINE
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- • 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
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