Definition of putrescence Putrescence

pu•tres•cence

We found 6 definitions of putrescence from 4 different sources.

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What does putrescence mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: putrescences

putrescence - in a state of progressive putrefaction
  putridness, rottenness, corruption
  putrefaction, rot a state of decay usually accompanied by an offensive odor
putrescence - the quality of rotting and becoming putrid
  rottenness
  unwholesomeness, morbidness, morbidity the quality of being unhealthful and generally bad for you
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • putrescence (Noun)
    The condition of being putrid; decay.
  • putrescence (Noun)
    Putrid matter.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • putrescence (n.)
    The state of being putrescent; putrescent matter.

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