putrescent

• Décrit quelque chose qui est en train de se décomposer ou de pourrir, dégageant souvent une odeur fétide.

Describes something that is in the process of decaying or rotting, often emitting a foul odor.

1. Becoming putridC2formal

   In the process of decaying or rotting; beginning to decompose.

   En voie de putréfaction

   • The putrescent smell from the dumpster was overwhelming.
   • The biologist studied the putrescent remains of the fruit.
   • A putrescent odor filled the abandoned house.

   Synonymesspoiling