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putrescence

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pu·tres·cence  (py-trsns)
n.
1. A putrescent character or condition.
2. Putrid matter.
putrescence
1. the state or process of rotting or putrefying.
2. rotting or putrefying matter. — putrescent, adj.
See also: Processes
1. the state or process of rotting or putrefying.
2. rotting or putrefying matter. — putrescent, adj.
See also: Decaying
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Noun1.putrescence - in a state of progressive putrefaction
putridness, rottenness, corruption
putrefaction, rot - a state of decay usually accompanied by an offensive odor
2.putrescence - the quality of rotting and becoming putrid
rottenness
unwholesomeness, morbidness, morbidity - the quality of being unhealthful and generally bad for you
Translations
putrescence [pjuːˈtresns] N → pudrición f
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