Putrescence: meaning, definitions and examples

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putrescence

 

[ pjuหหˆtrษ›sษ™ns ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

decay process

Putrescence refers to the state of decay that organic matter undergoes as it breaks down due to the action of bacteria and fungi. This process produces a foul smell and can be associated with the decomposition of animals, plants, and other organic materials. It is a natural biological process that is essential for nutrient recycling in ecosystems. The term is often used in scientific discussions concerning microbiology, environmental science, and waste management.

Synonyms

decay, decomposition, putrefaction, rottenness.

Examples of usage

  • The putrescence of the dead animal was evident from the foul odor.
  • Insects are attracted to the putrescence of rotting vegetation.
  • Understanding putrescence is important for effective waste disposal.

Translations

Translations of the word "putrescence" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น putrescรชncia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคกเคผเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Verwesung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pembusukan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะฝะธั‚ั‚ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zgniล‚oล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่…ๆ•—

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท putrรฉfaction

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ putrefacciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงรผrรผmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ€ํŒจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุนูู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hniloba

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hnitieb

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่…็ƒ‚

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ gnitje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rotnun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆั–ั€ั–ั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒœแƒ˜แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงรผrรผmษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ putrefacciรณn

Etymology

The term 'putrescence' is derived from the Latin word 'putrescens', which is the present participle of 'putrescere', meaning 'to rot or decay'. The Latin root 'putris' translates to 'rotten' or 'decayed'. This indicates a long history associated with decay in both the scientific and everyday language contexts. The word entered English usage around the early 19th century, as interest in biology and microbiology began to grow during the period of Enlightenment. As theories about decomposition were explored and understood, 'putrescence' became a fitting term to describe the processes involved. Over time, it has been used in both medical and environmental discussions, highlighting its relevance in understanding organic matter transformation.