putrefactive

• Adjektiv, das etwas beschreibt, das Fäulnis verursacht oder damit zusammenhängt; auf den Prozess des Verfaulens oder der Zersetzung bezogen.

An adjective describing something that causes or is related to the process of decay or putrefaction.

1. Causing or promoting decayC2formalscientific

   Relating to or causing the decomposition of organic matter by bacteria, resulting in unpleasant odors and breakdown.

   Fäulnis erregend

   • The putrefactive bacteria in the compost heap accelerated the breakdown of the leaves.
   • A putrefactive smell emanated from the stagnant water.
   • Certain putrefactive processes are essential for nutrient cycling in ecosystems.

   Synonymecorruptiveputrefacientseptic

   Antonymeantibacterialantisepticpreservative