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2 | 26% | 14 | Product of the decay of organic matter | |
3 | 24% | 8 | Product of some decay | |
Product Of Organic Decay Crossword Clue
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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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