Putrefacient

//ˌpjutɹəˈfeɪʃənt// adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    That which causes putrefaction.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Of, pertaining to, or causing putrefaction.
Adjective
  1. 1
    causing or promoting bacterial putrefaction wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
decayeddozyfoulputrefactiverottingsaprophytic

Etymology

From Latin pūtrefacient.

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