putrefactive

• Adjetivo que descreve algo que causa ou está relacionado ao processo de decomposição ou apodrecimento, especialmente de matéria orgânica.

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.

   Putrefativo

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscorruptiveputrefacientseptic

   Antônimosantibacterialantisepticpreservative