Associations to the word «Putrescine»

Wiktionary

PUTRESCINE, noun. A diamine, NH2(CH2)4NH2 (1,4-diaminobutane or butanediamine). It is produced by the breakdown of amino acids in living and dead organisms.

Dictionary definition

PUTRESCINE, noun. A colorless crystalline ptomaine with a foul odor that is produced in decaying animal matter.

Wise words

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