PUTRESCENCE Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word putrescence. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word putrescence. (close relations)

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	decay				verb, nounv, n
	noun • the process of gradually becoming inferior • a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current • the organic phenomenon of rotting • an inferior state resulting from the process of decaying • the spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation verb • lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current • fall into decay or ruin • undergo decay or decomposition
	decomposition				nounn
	noun • the analysis of a vector field • in a decomposed state • (chemistry) separation of a substance into two or more substances that may differ from each other and from the original substance • (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action • the organic phenomenon of rotting
	deterioration				nounn
	noun • a symptom of reduced quality or strength • process of changing to an inferior state
	putrefaction				nounn
	noun • a state of decay usually accompanied by an offensive odor • (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action • moral perversion; impairment of virtue and moral principles
	putridity				nounn
	noun • the state of being putrid
	rot				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a state of decay usually accompanied by an offensive odor • (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action • unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements) verb • break down • become physically weaker
	spoilage				verb, nounv, n
	noun • the amount that has spoiled • the process of becoming spoiled • the act of spoiling something by causing damage to it
	decomposability				nounn
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	deteriorating				adjectiveadj
	verb • become worse or disintegrate • grow progressively worse
	rottenness				nounn
	noun • in a state of progressive putrefaction • the quality of rotting and becoming putrid
	corruption				nounn
	noun • lack of integrity or honesty (especially susceptibility to bribery); use of a position of trust for dishonest gain • in a state of progressive putrefaction • decay of matter (as by rot or oxidation) • moral perversion; impairment of virtue and moral principles • destroying someone's (or some group's) honesty or loyalty; undermining moral integrity • inducement (as of a public official) by improper means (as bribery) to violate duty (as by committing a felony)
	putridness				nounn
	noun • in a state of progressive putrefaction

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