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putrefaction

UK
/ˌpjuːtrɪˈfækʃən/
US
/ˌpjutrəˈfækʃən/

Translations

putrefactionnoun
putrefactions
pl
The putrefaction of the fruit was evident from the foul smell emanating from the basket.
La putréfaction des fruits était évidente à l'odeur nauséabonde qui se dégageait du panier.
Synonyms
decay
decomposition
rotting
deterioration
spoiling
putrescence
putrefactionadjective
UK
/ˌpjuːtrɪˈfækʃən/
US
/ˌpjutrəˈfækʃən/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "putrefaction gases")
putréfactifS’emploie surtout devant un nom ; féminin : putréfactive.
Putrefaction gases accumulated within the sealed container.
Des gaz putréfactifs se sont accumulés à l'intérieur du récipient hermétiquement fermé.

Definitions

putrefactionnoun
The process of decay or rotting in a body or other organic matter.
The putrefaction of the fruit was evident from the foul smell emanating from the basket.
The state of being decayed or rotten.
The putrefaction of the abandoned house was visible in its crumbling walls and moldy interiors.
putrefactionadjective
attributive, before another noun: relating to, resulting from, or characteristic of putrefaction
Putrefaction gases accumulated within the sealed container.
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