putrefaction
|pu-tre-fac-tion|
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/ˌpjuːtrɪˈfækʃən/
decay process
Etymology
Etymology Information
'putrefaction' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'putrefactio,' where 'putrere' meant 'to rot' and 'facere' meant 'to make.'
Historical Evolution
'putrefactio' transformed into the Old French word 'putrefaction,' and eventually became the modern English word 'putrefaction' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the act of making something rot,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the process of decay or rotting.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of decay or rotting in a body or other organic matter.
The putrefaction of the fruit was evident by its foul smell.
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Last updated: 2025/02/23 21:18