cadaverine

/kædəˈvɛərɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A foul-smelling, colorless, alkaloid compound found in putrefying tissue and also produced by some bacteria.

“The putrid smell in the mortuary was caused by the presence of cadaverine.”

Synonyms

  • aldehyde
  • cadaveric

Antonyms

  • fresh
  • sterile