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ptomaine

/toh-meyn, toh-meyn/US // ˈtoʊ meɪn, toʊˈmeɪn //UK // (ˈtəʊmeɪn) //

铂玛因,铂马林,上颌角

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : any of a class of foul-smelling nitrogenous substances produced by bacteria during putrefaction of animal or plant protein: formerly thought to be toxic.

Examples

  • Frequently ptomaine poisoning occurs in the summer time because of the rapid growth of bacteria.

  • Left alone, Warble proceeded systematically to examine the interior of Ptomaine Haul.

  • He kissed her in his eccentric fashion, and with her plump arms about his neck, she forgot all about Ptomaine Street.

  • Why couldn't the silly thing have had a decent bit of ptomaine poisoning instead of this foolish earache.

  • Still I think he has made a bad exchange, for Mrs. Ptomaine wont last.