/keuh dav"euh reen'/ , n. Biochem.
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. Also called pentamethylenediamine .
[ 1885-90; CADAVER + -INE 2 ]