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putrefied

UK
/ˈpjuːtrɪfaɪd/
US
/ˈpjuːtrɪfaɪd/

Translations

putrefiedadjective
more putrefied
Comp.
most putrefied
Super.
UK
/ˈpjuːtrɪfaɪd/
US
/ˈpjuːtrɪfaɪd/
putréfiéSe dit d’un corps ou d’une matière en décomposition avancée, avec odeur fétide.
The putrefied remains of the animal were discovered in the forest, attracting flies and other scavengers.
Les restes putréfiés de l’animal ont été découverts dans la forêt, attirant des mouches et d’autres charognards.
Additional translations
pourriPlus courant dans la langue générale, pour insister sur l’état de décomposition.
Synonyms
spoiled
foul
rank
decomposed
rotted
decayed
putrefyverb

putrefied

Past Simple

putrefied
Past Simple
putrefied
Past Participle
putrefying
Gerund
UK
/ˈpjuːtrɪfaɪ/
US
/ˈpjuːtrəˌfaɪ/
The meat began to putrefy after being left out in the sun for several days.
La viande a commencé à putréfier après être restée plusieurs jours au soleil.
Synonyms
deteriorate
decay
decompose
rot
fester
molder
spoil
corrupt
putrefypast participle

putrefied

Used attributively to describe something that has already decayed.
Investigators found the putrefied remains in the abandoned house.
Les enquêteurs ont trouvé des restes putréfiés dans la maison abandonnée.

Definitions

putrefiedadjective
Having undergone decomposition, especially to the point of emitting a foul odor.
The putrefied remains of the animal were discovered in the forest, attracting flies and other scavengers.
putrefyverb
To decay or rot, producing a foul smell.
The meat began to putrefy after being left out in the sun for several days.
To cause (something) to decay or rot, typically emitting a foul odor.
The humid conditions soon putrefied the discarded food.
putrefypast participle
Having undergone putrefaction; rotten.
Investigators found the putrefied remains in the abandoned house.
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