ptomain

Noun

Any of various foul-smelling nitrogenous substances produced by bacteria during putrefaction of animal or plant protein.

ریشه

Derived from the Greek word 'ptoma' meaning 'corpse'.

مثال

• The smell of ptomain was overwhelming near the rotting carcass.
• Ptomain is a byproduct of bacterial decomposition.
• The presence of ptomain indicates the onset of putrefaction.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Ptomain level Presence of ptomain