Putrefied: meaning, definitions and examples
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putrefied
[ หpjuหtrษชfaษชd ]
state of decay
Putrefied refers to organic matter that has decomposed, typically due to the action of bacteria or fungi. This decomposition often results in a foul odor and the breakdown of the original substance into simpler forms.
Synonyms
corrupted, decayed, decomposed, rotted, spoiled
Examples of usage
- The putrefied remains were found in the abandoned building.
- The fruit had become putrefied and was no longer edible.
- He couldn't stand the stink of the putrefied meat left out in the sun.
Translations
Translations of the word "putrefied" in other languages:
๐ต๐น putrefato
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคกเคผ เคเฅเคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช verfault
๐ฎ๐ฉ busuk
๐บ๐ฆ ะณะฝะธะปะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ zgniลy
๐ฏ๐ต ่ ๆใใ
๐ซ๐ท putrรฉfiรฉ
๐ช๐ธ putrefacto
๐น๐ท รงรผrรผmรผล
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ถํจํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุชุนูู
๐จ๐ฟ hnilรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ hnilรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ่ ็็
๐ธ๐ฎ gnil
๐ฎ๐ธ rotnuรฐ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััััะณะตะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแคแฃแญแแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ รงรผrรผmรผล
๐ฒ๐ฝ putrefacto
Etymology
The term 'putrefied' originates from the Latin word 'putrefacere,' which means 'to make rotten.' This term combines 'putris,' meaning 'rotten,' with 'facere,' meaning 'to make.' The use of the word in English dates back to the late 14th century, initially appearing in medical texts that described the processes of decay and decomposition in organic materials. Over time, 'putrefaction' has been closely associated with the processes of bacterial and fungal action leading to the breakdown of tissues and the emergence of unpleasant odors. The imagery of decay linked with putrefaction has permeated literature and art, symbolizing not just physical decomposition, but also moral and spiritual corruption. Its use in various contexts continues to evoke strong reactions due to the visceral nature of decay and the natural processes it signifies.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #38,031, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.