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Ptomaine word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "ptomaine" word

[noun] a term for food poisoning that is no longer in scientific use; food poisoning was once thought to be caused by ingesting ptomaines
[noun] any of various amines (such as putrescine or cadaverine) formed by the action of putrefactive bacteria
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\Pto"ma*ine\, n. [From Gr. ? a dead body.] (Physiol. Chem.) One of a class of animal bases or alkaloids formed in the putrefaction of various kinds of albuminous matter, and closely related to the vegetable alkaloids; a cadaveric poison. The ptomaines, as a class, have their origin in dead matter, by which they are to be distinguished from the leucomaines.

Synonyms for ptomaine

ptomain, ptomaine poisoning

See also: amine | aminoalkane | cadaverine | food poisoning | gastrointestinal disorder | putrescine |

The fun area, different aproach to word »ptomaine«

Let's analyse "ptomaine" as pure text. This string has Eight letters in Two syllables and Four vowels. 50% of vowels is 11.4% more then average English word. Written in backwards: ENIAMOTP. Average typing speed for these characters is 2135 milliseconds. [info]

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Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: ptomaine: 6 + 1 + 9 + 5 = 21, reduced: 3 . and the final result is Three.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: ptomaine: 7 + 2 + 6 + 4 + 1 + 9 + 5 + 5 = 39, reduced: 3, and the final result is Three.

Tarot cards

Letter Num. Tarot c. Intensity Meaning
A (1) 1 Magician Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
E (1) 5 Hierophant Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
I (1) 9 Hermit Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
M (1) 13 Death Creator, Developer, Builder
N (1) 14 Temperance Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
O (1) 15 Devil Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
P (1) 16 Tower Craftsman, Laborer, Builder
T (1) 20 Judgement Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful

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