putrescence

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pu·tres·cence

(pyo͞o-trĕs′əns)

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.

putrescence

noun

The condition of being decayed:

breakdown, decay, decomposition, deterioration, disintegration, putrefaction, putridness, rot, rottenness, spoilage.

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putrescence

[pjuːˈtresns] N → pudrición f

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Noun	1.	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