📚 noun • entry_id 46962
cadaverine
/kəˈdævəɹɪn/
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cadaverina
A foul-smelling diamine produced by protein hydrolysis during putrefaction of animal tissue. Cadaverine is a toxic diamine with the formula NH₂(CH₂)₅NH₂.
Fragrant gasses such as cadaverine and putrescine are treated with a biofilter before being released.
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