putrefaction Meaning & Definition
What Does Putrefaction Mean?
Putrefaction is used as a noun meaning The act of causing to rot; the anaerobic splitting of proteins by bacteria and fungi with the formation of malodorous, incompletely oxidized products. It is also used to mean Rotten material.
Putrefaction in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˌpjuːtɹəˈfækʃən// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | rot, decomposition and rotting |
| Plural | putrefactions |
Putrefaction Definition (Noun)
- The act of causing to rot; the anaerobic splitting of proteins by bacteria and fungi with the formation of malodorous, incompletely oxidized products.
- Rotten material.
- The state of being rotten.
Synonyms of Putrefaction
Putrefaction synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Putrefaction
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Putrefaction in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
putrefaction (countable and uncountable, plural putrefactions)
Origin of Putrefaction
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”).[1]
How Do You Say Putrefaction?
You say putrefaction as //ˌpjuːtɹəˈfækʃən//. It has 1 syllable.
Questions People Ask About Putrefaction
What part of speech is putrefaction?
Putrefaction is a noun.
What is another word for putrefaction?
Words with a similar meaning to putrefaction include rot, decomposition and rotting. See the full list of putrefaction synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of putrefaction?
The plural of putrefaction is putrefactions.