cadaverine /kəˈdævəɹɪn/ noun1 •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. — 2022 formscadaverines