Putrefied: meaning, definitions and examples

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putrefied

 

[ หˆpjuหtrษชfaษชd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น putrefato

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคกเคผ เคšเฅเค•เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verfault

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ busuk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะฝะธะปะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zgniล‚y

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่…ๆ•—ใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท putrรฉfiรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ putrefacto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงรผrรผmรผลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ€ํŒจํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุชุนูู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hnilรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hnilรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่…็ƒ‚็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ gnil

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rotnuรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆั–ั€ั–ะณะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒคแƒฃแƒญแƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงรผrรผmรผลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.