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putrefying

UK
/ˈpjuːtrɪfaɪɪŋ/
US
/ˈpjuːtrəˌfaɪɪŋ/

Translations

putrefyingadjective
UK
/ˈpjuːtrɪfaɪɪŋ/
US
/ˈpjuːtrəˌfaɪɪŋ/
The putrefying smell of the garbage was unbearable.
Гниющий запах мусора был невыносимым.
The putrefying body was discovered in the abandoned house.
Разлагающееся тело было обнаружено в заброшенном доме.
Synonyms
decaying
rotting
decomposing
foul
moldering
spoiling
putrefyingnoun
UK
/ˈpjuːtrɪfaɪɪŋ/
US
/ˈpjutrəˌfaɪɪŋ/
Gerundial noun denoting the act or process of decay
putrefyverb

putrefying

Gerund

putrefied
Past Simple
putrefied
Past Participle
putrefying
Gerund
UK
/ˈpjuːtrɪfaɪ/
US
/ˈpjuːtrəˌfaɪ/
The dead animal started to putrefy after a few days.
Мертвое животное начало разлагаться через несколько дней.
The fruit began to putrefy in the hot sun.
Фрукты начали гнить на жарком солнце.
Synonyms
deteriorate
decay
corrupt
spoil
molder
fester
rot
decompose
putrefygerund / present participle

putrefying

Used attributively to describe something that is currently decaying.

Definitions

putrefyingadjective
Undergoing the process of decay or rotting, emitting a foul smell.
The putrefying carcass of the animal was discovered in the forest, attracting flies and other scavengers.
putrefyingnoun
The process or act of decaying or rotting; putrefaction.
Rapid putrefying of organic matter can release harmful gases.
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.
putrefygerund / present participle
Undergoing putrefaction; decaying and emitting a foul smell.
The putrefying carcass attracted swarms of flies.
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