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putrescence

 
Dictionary: pu·tres·cence   (pyū-trĕs'əns) pronunciation
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n.
  1. A putrescent character or condition.
  2. Putrid matter.

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(pyū-trĕs'əns)
n.
  1. A putrescent character or condition.
  2. Putrid matter.
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The condition of undergoing putrefaction.

WordNet: putrescence
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The noun has 2 meanings:

Meaning #1: in a state of progressive putrefaction
  Synonyms: putridness, rottenness, corruption

Meaning #2: the quality of rotting and becoming putrid
  Synonym: rottenness

 
 
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