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putrefacient

/ˌpjuː.trɪˈfeɪ.ʃənt/

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adjective

/ˌpjuː.trɪˈfeɪ.ʃənt/formalscientificobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее вызывающий или способствующий гниению (разложению).

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.

    ruГнилостный

    • 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.

    Synonymsputrefactiveseptic

    Antonymsantisepticpreservative

Forms
  • more putrefacient comparative form
  • most putrefacient superlative form
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