Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Ptomaine.
Ptomaine - as a noun
Any of various amines (such as putrescine or cadaverine) formed by the action of putrefactive bacteria
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ptomainHypernyms (Closely Related)
amineaminoalkaneHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A term for food poisoning that is no longer in scientific use; food poisoning was once thought to be caused by ingesting ptomaines
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ptomaine poisoningExample Sentences
"The restaurant was shut down after serving a dish contaminated with ptomaine."
"The doctor diagnosed her illness as ptomaine poisoning."
"Symptoms of ptomaine poisoning include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea."
"The picnic was ruined when everyone got sick from the ptomaine in the potato salad."
"She experienced severe abdominal pain as a result of ingesting ptomaine."
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Yes, ptomaine is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PTOMAINE has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
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