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putrefactive

/ˌpjuːtrɪˈfæktɪv/

/ˌpjuːtrəˈfæktɪv/

Translations

putrefactivenoun

putrefactives

/ˌpjuː.trɪˈfæk.tɪv/

/ˌpju.trəˈfæk.tɪv/

Rare, chiefly technical: an agent (organism or substance) that causes putrefaction.

putrefactiveadjective

more putrefactive

Comp.

most putrefactive

Super.

/ˌpjuːtrɪˈfæktɪv/

/ˌpjuːtrəˈfæktɪv/

The putrefactive smell was overwhelming in the abandoned house.

Гнилостный запах был невыносим в заброшенном доме.

Synonyms

putrefactivenoun

An organism or substance that causes or is associated with putrefaction.

Certain clostridia are notable putrefactives in anaerobic environments.

putrefactiveadjective

Relating to or causing the process of decay or rotting in a body or other organic matter.

The putrefactive smell emanating from the garbage bin was unbearable.