Putrefactive: meaning, definitions and examples
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putrefactive
[ หpjuหtrษชหfรฆktษชv ]
biological processes
Putrefactive refers to the process of decay or decomposition in organic matter, typically involving the breakdown of organic substances by bacteria and fungi. This term is often associated with the foul-smelling byproducts that result from the breakdown of proteins, fats, and other compounds in dead plants or animals.
Synonyms
decaying, decomposing, rotting.
Examples of usage
- The putrefactive odor was overwhelming in the abandoned building.
- Putrefactive bacteria are essential to the decomposition process in nature.
- The study focused on putrefactive phenomena in various ecosystems.
Translations
Translations of the word "putrefactive" in other languages:
๐ต๐น putrefativo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคกเคผเคจเฅ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช verfaulend
๐ฎ๐ฉ pembusukan
๐บ๐ฆ ะณะฝะธะปัะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ gnilny
๐ฏ๐ต ่ ๆใใ
๐ซ๐ท putrรฉfactif
๐ช๐ธ putrefactivo
๐น๐ท รงรผrรผyen
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ถํจํ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุญููู
๐จ๐ฟ hnilรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ hnilรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ่ ่ดฅ็
๐ธ๐ฎ gnil
๐ฎ๐ธ rotnandi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัััััะตััะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แจแแจแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ รงรผrรผyษn
๐ฒ๐ฝ putrefactivo
Etymology
The term 'putrefactive' originates from the Latin word 'putrefactio', which means 'rotting' or 'decomposition'. This is derived from 'putrefacere', meaning 'to make rotten'. The prefix 'put-' comes from the root 'putere', which translates to 'to rot' or 'to decay'. The use of the word has evolved over time, but it has consistently maintained its association with decay, particularly in the context of biological or organic materials. In scientific literature, 'putrefactive' often describes not only the process itself but also the microorganisms that play a crucial role in decomposition, highlighting its importance in ecological cycles and nutrient recycling. The understanding of putrefactive processes is fundamental in fields such as microbiology, forensic science, and waste management.