CADAVERINE - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

a colorless toxic ptomaine with an unpleasant odor formed during the putrefaction of animal tissue

Categories: Ptomaine, Ptomain

Synonyms

Cadaverine

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "cadaverine" comes from Latin cadāver.

🔗 Related Words

ine – A related word in the same word family.

🧩 Fun Fact

Medieval scholars created new Latin words for modern concepts, keeping the language alive for centuries.

➡️ Words that Start with CA

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Words that End with NE ⬅️

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