putrescence
putrescence · putrescences
The condition of being putridThe condition of being putrid; decay
» What's the difference between fermentation and putrescence?
В чём разница между брожением и разложением?
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)The condition of being putrid; decay
the quality of rotting and becoming putrid
(countable, uncountable)Putrid matter
Examples
1 sentencesWhat's the difference between fermentation and putrescence?
ruВ чём разница между брожением и разложением?
Origin
Borrowed from Medieval Latin putrēscentia.Borrowed from Medieval Latin putrēscentia.
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Forms
plural: putrescences| Singular | putrescence |
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Synonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- the quality of rotting and becoming putrid:rottenness
- in a state of progressive putrefaction:putridnessrottennesscorruption
Word family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable