putrefacient

• Veraltetes Adjektiv, das bedeutet, dass etwas Fäulnis verursacht oder fördert (Zersetzung).

An obsolete adjective meaning causing or promoting putrefaction (decay or rotting).

1. Causing putrefactionC2formalscientific

   Causing or promoting the process of decay or decomposition, especially by bacterial action.

   Fäulnis erregend

   • The putrefacient bacteria rapidly broke down the organic matter.
   • Certain putrefacient enzymes are used in composting.
   • The warm, damp environment was highly putrefacient for the fallen leaves.

   Synonymeputrefactiveseptic

   Antonymeantisepticpreservative