 putrefaction |
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| 1. | [ noun ] decay usually accompanied by an offensive odor | |
| Synonyms: | rot | |
| Related terms: | decay putrescence decompose | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (biology) decaying caused by bacterial or fungal action | |
| Synonyms: | rot rotting decomposition | |
| Related terms: | decay biology decompose | |
| Similar spelling: |
putrefactive putrefacient putrefied putrefiable petrifaction |
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