Putridity: meaning, definitions and examples
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putridity
[ pjuːˈtrɪdɪti ]
noun
The quality or state of being putrid; rottenness. The state of decaying or decomposing; foulness. A state of foul decay or decomposition, as of an animal body; putrefaction. The condition of being putrid; a putrid or rotten state. The process of decay or rotting in a body or other organic matter.
Synonyms
decay, decomposition, foulness, putrefaction, rottenness
Examples of usage
- The putridity of the corpse filled the room with a foul stench.
- The putridity of the garbage attracted flies and maggots.
- The putridity of the swamp made it uninhabitable.
- The putridity of the meat indicated it was no longer safe to eat.
- The putridity of the sewage caused a health hazard.
Translations
Translations of the word "putridity" in other languages:
🇵🇹 putrefação
🇮🇳 सड़न (Saṛan)
🇩🇪 Fäulnis
🇮🇩 kebusukan
🇺🇦 гнилість
🇵🇱 gnicie
🇯🇵 腐敗 (Fuhai)
🇫🇷 putréfaction
🇪🇸 putrefacción
🇹🇷 çürüme
🇰🇷 부패 (Bupae)
🇸🇦 تعفن (Ta'afun)
🇨🇿 hniloba
🇸🇰 hniloba
🇨🇳 腐烂 (Fǔlàn)
🇸🇮 gniloba
🇮🇸 rotnun
🇰🇿 шірік
🇬🇪 ლპობა (Lpoba)
🇦🇿 çürüklük
🇲🇽 putrefacción
Word origin
The word 'putridity' originates from the Latin word 'putriditas', which is derived from the verb 'putrere' meaning 'to rot'. The concept of putridity has long been associated with decay, foulness, and decomposition. Throughout history, the term has been used to describe the state of being rotten or putrefied, particularly in relation to organic matter. The notion of putridity carries negative connotations of unpleasant odors and unsanitary conditions.