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putrefactive

 
Dictionary: pu·tre·fac·tive   (pyū'trə-făk'tĭv) pronunciation

adj.
  1. Bringing about putrefaction.
  2. Of, relating to, or characterized by putrefaction.

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(pyū'trə-făk'tĭv)
adj.
  1. Bringing about putrefaction.
  2. Of, relating to, or characterized by putrefaction.
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The adjective has one meaning:

Meaning #1: causing or promoting bacterial putrefaction
  Synonym: putrefacient


 
 

 

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