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cadaverine

ca·dav·er·ine
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuh-dav-uh-reen]
    • /kəˈdæv əˌrin/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuh-dav-uh-reen]
    • /kəˈdæv əˌrin/

Definitions of cadaverine word

  • noun cadaverine a toxic diamine with an unpleasant smell, produced by protein hydrolysis during putrefaction of animal tissue. Formula: NH2(CH2)5NH2 3
  • noun cadaverine a colorless, putrid-smelling, liquid ptomaine, NH2(CH2)5NH2, produced by the action of microorganisms on proteins, as in decaying flesh 3
  • noun cadaverine a colorless, viscous, toxic ptomaine, C 5 H 14 N 2 , having an offensive odor, formed by the action of bacilli on meat, fish, and other protein: used in polymerization and biological research. 1
  • noun cadaverine A toxic liquid base, 1,5-diaminopentane, formed by the putrefaction of proteins. 1
  • noun cadaverine A foul-smelling diamine produced by protein hydrolysis during putrefaction of animal tissue. Cadaverine is a toxic diamine with the formula NH2(CH2)5NH2. Cadaverine is also known by the names 1,5-pentanediamine and pentamethylenediamine. 0

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Origin of cadaverine

First appearance:

before 1885
One of the 21% newest English words
First recorded in 1885-90; cadaver + -ine2

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Parts of speech for Cadaverine

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cadaverine popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

cadaverine usage trend in Literature

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