putrescine

/ pjuːˈtrɛsiːn; -ɪn /

noun

1. a colourless crystalline amine produced by decaying animal matter; 1,4-diaminobutane. Formula: H 2 N(CH 2 ) 4 NH 2

Word History and Origins

Origin of putrescine¹

C20: from Latin putrescere + -ine ²

Example Sentences

The best method of separating putrescine is the benzoyl chloride method already given.

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