Definitions for putrescence
pu·tres·cence

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. putrescence, putridness, rottenness, corruptionnoun

   in a state of progressive putrefaction

2. putrescence, rottennessnoun

   the quality of rotting and becoming putrid

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. putrescencenoun

   The condition of being putrid; decay

2. putrescencenoun

   Putrid matter

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Putrescencenoun

   The state of rotting.

   Etymology: from putresco, Latin.

   Now if any ground this effect from gall or choler, because being the fiery humour, it will readiest surmount the water, we may confess in the common putrescence, it may promote elevation. Thomas Browne, Vulgar Errours.

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1. putrescence

   Putrescence refers to the process of rotting or decay, often associated with organic matter like food or dead bodies. It results in a very unpleasant smell indicative of decomposition due to the breakdown by bacteria or fungi. The term is often used metaphorically to describe moral or cultural decay.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Putrescencenoun

   the state of being putrescent; putrescent matter

Matched Categories

1. • Putrefaction
   • Unwholesomeness

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How to say putrescence in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of putrescence in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of putrescence in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=putrescence
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Putrescence
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=putrescence
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/putrescence
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=putrescence