putrefaction
[ pyoo-truh-fak-shuh n ]
/ ˌpyu trəˈfæk ʃən /
noun
the act or process of putrefying; the anaerobic decomposition of organic matter by bacteria and fungi that results in obnoxiously odorous products; rotting.
the state of being putrefied; decay.
Origin of putrefaction
OTHER WORDS FROM putrefaction
pu·tre·fac·tive, pu·tre·fa·cient [pyoo-truh-fey-shuh nt] /ˌpyu trəˈfeɪ ʃənt/, adjectiveWords nearby putrefaction
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Medical definitions for putrefactive (1 of 2)
putrefactive
[ pyōō′trə-făk′tĭv ]
adj.
Bringing about putrefaction.
Of, relating to, or characterized by putrefaction.
Medical definitions for putrefactive (2 of 2)
putrefaction
[ pyōō′trə-făk′shən ]
n.
Decomposition of organic matter, especially protein, by microorganisms, resulting in production of foul-smelling matter.
Putrefied matter.
The condition of being putrefied.