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putrefaction

pu·tre·fac·tion
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [pyoo-truh-fak-shuh n]
    • /ˌpyu trəˈfæk ʃən/
    • /ˌpjuː.trɪˈfæk.ʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pyoo-truh-fak-shuh n]
    • /ˌpyu trəˈfæk ʃən/

Definitions of putrefaction word

  • noun putrefaction the act or process of putrefying; the anaerobic decomposition of organic matter by bacteria and fungi that results in obnoxiously odorous products; rotting. 1
  • noun putrefaction the state of being putrefied; decay. 1
  • noun putrefaction rot, decay 1
  • uncountable noun putrefaction Putrefaction is the process of decay. 0
  • noun putrefaction the decomposition of organic matter by bacteria, fungi, and oxidation, resulting in the formation of foul-smelling products; a rotting 0

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Origin of putrefaction

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Late Latin putrefactiōn- (stem of putrefactiō) a rotting, equivalent to Latin putrefact(us) (past participle of putrefacere to putrefy) + -iōn- -ion

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Parts of speech for Putrefaction

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verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
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exclamation

putrefaction popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for putrefaction

noun putrefaction

  • atomization — to reduce to atoms.
  • caries — Caries is decay in teeth.
  • corruption — Corruption is dishonesty and illegal behaviour by people in positions of authority or power.
  • crumblings — any pieces of matter which have crumbled or fallen from a larger part
  • decay — When something such as a dead body, a dead plant, or a tooth decays, it is gradually destroyed by a natural process.

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