putrescence
1. in a state of progressive putrefaction • Syn: putridness, rottenness, corruption • Derivationally related forms: rotten (for: rottenness), putrid (for: putridness), putrescent • Hypernyms: putrefaction, rot 2. the quality of rotting and becoming putrid • Syn: rottenness • Derivationally related forms: rotten (for: rottenness), putrescent • Hypernyms: unwholesomeness, morbidness, morbidity
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