noun
- Plural of cadaverine; organic compounds produced by the breakdown of amino acids in decaying animal tissue, characterized by a foul odor.
Usage: chemistry; biochemistry; technical
Examples
- Cadaverines are among the volatile compounds released during the decomposition of organic matter.
- Forensic scientists can detect cadaverines as indicators of death and tissue decay.
- The presence of cadaverines in soil samples helped archaeologists determine the age of the burial site.
- Cadaverines contribute to the characteristic odor associated with decomposing remains.
- Microorganisms produce cadaverines through the decarboxylation of lysine during putrefaction.