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putrefaction

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/ˌpjuːtɹəˈfækʃən/

Definition of putrefaction

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noun

  1. (countable, uncountable)The act of causing to rot; the anaerobic splitting of proteins by bacteria and fungi with the formation of malodorous, incompletely oxidized products.
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noun

  1. (countable, uncountable)The act of causing to rot; the anaerobic splitting of proteins by bacteria and fungi with the formation of malodorous, incompletely oxidized products.
  2. (countable, uncountable)Rotten material.
  3. (countable, uncountable)The state of being rotten.

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Etymology

First attested between 1350 and 1400 from Middle English putrefaccioun, from Old French putrefaccïon, from Latin putrefactiō, from putrefactus, perfect passive participle of putrefaciō (“become rotten”)

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