What is another word for putrefaction?
Pronunciation:
[ pjˌuːtɹɪfˈakʃən], [ pjˌuːtɹɪfˈakʃən], [ p_j_ˌuː_t_ɹ_ɪ_f_ˈa_k_ʃ_ə_n]
Synonyms for Putrefaction:
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n.
• corruption • decay • decomposition • deterioration • disintegration • fetor • filth • state Other synonyms:
- better ,
- breakdown ,
- damage ,
- demolition ,
- destruction ,
- devastation ,
- harm ,
- havoc ,
- ruin ,
- sabotage ,
- the ravages of something ,
- thrive .
Other relevant words:
• corruption
• dirt
• noun
- Crumbling ,
- Defoedation ,
- Depravation ,
- Leavings ,
- Perishing ,
- Rancidity ,
- Rancidness ,
- Rubigo ,
- Soiliness ,
- Sphacelation ,
- Sullage ,
- Tainture ,
- abomination ,
- adulteration ,
- blight ,
- bribery ,
- bull ,
- bullshit ,
- buncombe ,
- bunk ,
- bunkum ,
- caries ,
- carrion ,
- collapse ,
- consumption ,
- contamination ,
- corrosion ,
- corruptness ,
- crap ,
- crud ,
- debasement ,
- decadence ,
- decadency ,
- decomposition reaction ,
- decrease ,
- decrepitude ,
- defilement ,
- degeneracy ,
- depravity ,
- depreciation ,
- deprivation ,
- dirt ,
- disrepair ,
- dogshit ,
- downfall ,
- droppings ,
- dung ,
- dying ,
- effluent ,
- excrement ,
- excreta ,
- extinction ,
- fading ,
- faeces ,
- failing ,
- festering ,
- filthiness ,
- foul matter ,
- foulness ,
- garbage ,
- grunge ,
- guano ,
- guff ,
- gunge ,
- hogwash ,
- horseshit ,
- impairment ,
- impurity ,
- leaven ,
- manure ,
- mildew ,
- mold ,
- moldiness ,
- mould ,
- muck ,
- mucor ,
- must ,
- offal ,
- ordure ,
- pollution ,
- putrescence ,
- putridity ,
- putridness ,
- rankness ,
- refuse ,
- rottenness ,
- rotting ,
- rubbish ,
- ruination ,
- rust ,
- senescence ,
- sewage ,
- sewerage ,
- shit ,
- slime ,
- slough ,
- sludge ,
- soil ,
- soilure ,
- sphacelus ,
- spoilation ,
- subversion ,
- taint ,
- tooth decay ,
- trash ,
- turpitude ,
- vector decomposition ,
- vulgarism ,
- wasting ,
- wasting away ,
- wickedness ,
- withering .
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How to use "Putrefaction" in context?
The process of putrefaction is what happens when an organic material, like a corpse, decomposes. The process of putrefaction is a result of bacterial and fungal activity. These bacteria and fungi break down the proteins, lipids, and other molecules in the dead body, turning them into molecules known as acids and ammonia. These acids and ammonia irritate the skin and lungs, and cause unpleasant odor. In colder climates, the body can also rot faster due to the activity of microorganisms that hasten decomposition.
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