HyperDic: putrescence

English > 2 senses of the word putrescence:
NOUNstateputrescence, putridness, rottenness, corruptionin a state of progressive putrefaction
attributeputrescence, rottennessthe quality of rotting and becoming putrid
English > putrescence: 2 senses > noun 1, state
MeaningIn a state of progressive putrefaction.
Synonymsputridness, rottenness, corruption
Broaderputrefaction, rotA state of decay usually accompanied by an offensive odor
Spanishcorrupción, descomposición, podredumbre, putrefacción
Catalancorrupció, descomposició, podridura, putrefacció
Adjectivesputrescentbecoming putrid
English > putrescence: 2 senses > noun 2, attribute
MeaningThe quality of rotting and becoming putrid.
Synonymrottenness
Broaderunwholesomeness, morbidness, morbidityThe quality of being unhealthful and generally bad for you
Spanishpodredumbre, putrefacción, putrescencia
Catalanputrefacció, putrescència
Adjectivesputrescentbecoming putrid
putridin an advanced state of decomposition and having a foul odor

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