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putrescence

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun putrescence has 2 senses
  1. putrescence, putridness, rottenness, corruption - in a state of progressive putrefaction
    --1 is a kind of putrefaction, rot
  2. putrescence, rottenness - the quality of rotting and becoming putrid
    --2 is a kind of unwholesomeness, morbidness, morbidity

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Putrescence

Definition:

Putrescence refers to the state of decomposition, decay, or the process of rotting.

Meanings:

  • Noun: The state of being putrid or rotten.
  • Noun: Something that is decaying or decomposing.

Usage:

Noun:

The putrescence of the fruits was evident due to their foul smell and discolored appearance.

The cleaning crew had to remove all traces of putrescence from the abandoned building.

Noun:

The putrescence in the trash bin attracted a multitude of flies.

The scientist conducted experiments to study the putrescence of organic matter.

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