leucomaine

/ ˈluːkəˌmeɪn /

noun

1. biochem any of a group of toxic amines produced during animal metabolism

Word History and Origins

Origin of leucomaine¹

C20: from _leuco- + -maine, as in ptomaine

Example Sentences

Leucomaine poisons have also been produced by the violent and prolonged exertions of an animal, fleeing from its pursuers, until its strength was completely spent.

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