putrescence

Other forms: putrescences

Definitions of putrescence
  1. noun
    the quality of rotting and becoming putrid
    synonyms: rottenness
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    type of:
    morbidity, morbidness, unwholesomeness
    the quality of being unhealthful and generally bad for you
  2. noun
    in a state of progressive putrefaction
    synonyms: corruption, putridness, rottenness
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    type of:
    putrefaction, rot
    a state of decay usually accompanied by an offensive odor
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