putrescence

• Nom désignant l'état ou le processus de décomposition, de pourrissement ou de devenir putride, souvent associé à la matière organique.

A noun referring to the state or process of decaying, rotting, or becoming putrid, often associated with organic matter.

indénombrable

1. State of decayC2formal

   The process or condition of rotting, decomposing, or becoming putrid.

   Putréfaction

   • The putrescence of the abandoned fruit was overwhelming.
   • The smell of putrescence filled the damp cellar.
   • The biologist studied the putrescence of organic matter in the lab.

   Synonymescorruptiondecaydecompositionputrefactionrotrottennessspoil

2. Moral decayC2formal

   A state of moral corruption or degeneration.

   Décadence morale

   • The novel explores the putrescence of a corrupt society.
   • He spoke of the putrescence within the political system.
   • The film depicts the putrescence of unchecked greed.

   Synonymescorruptiondecaydegeneracydepravityrotrottenness

   Antonymesintegritymoralityprobitypurityrighteousnessvirtue