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Putrefaction Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Putrefaction
(n.)
The condition of being putrefied; also, that which putrefied.
(n.)
The act or the process of putrefying; the offensive decay of albuminous or other matter.
(n.)
The condition of being putrefied; also, that which putrefied.
(n.)
The act or the process of putrefying; the offensive decay of albuminous or other matter.
| WordNet 2.0 |
putrefaction
Noun
1. decay usually accompanied by an offensive odor
(synonym) rot
(hypernym) decay
(hyponym) putrescence, putridness, rottenness, corruption
(derivation) putrefy
2. (biology) decaying caused by bacterial or fungal action
(synonym) decomposition, rot, rotting
(hypernym) decay
(derivation) putrefy
(classification) biology, biological science
Noun
1. decay usually accompanied by an offensive odor
(synonym) rot
(hypernym) decay
(hyponym) putrescence, putridness, rottenness, corruption
(derivation) putrefy
2. (biology) decaying caused by bacterial or fungal action
(synonym) decomposition, rot, rotting
(hypernym) decay
(derivation) putrefy
(classification) biology, biological science
| hEnglish - advanced version |
putrefaction
putrefaction
\pu`tre*fac"tion\ (?), n. [l. putrefactio: cf. f. putréfaction. see putrefy.]
1. the act or the process of putrefying; the offensive decay of albuminous or other matter.
note: putrefaction is a complex phenomenon involving a multiplicity of chemical reactions, always accompanied by, and without doubt caused by, bacteria and vibriones; hence, putrefaction is a form of fermentation, and is sometimes called putrefaction fermentative. putrefaction is not possible under conditions that preclude the development of living organisms. many of the products of putrefaction are powerful poisons, and are called cadaveric poisons, or ptomaïnes.
2. the condition of being putrefied; also, that which putrefied. "putrefaction's breath."
putrefaction
n
1. decay usually accompanied by an offensive odor [syn: rot]
2. (biology) decaying caused by bacterial or fungal action [syn: decomposition, rot, rotting]
putrefaction
\pu`tre*fac"tion\ (?), n. [l. putrefactio: cf. f. putréfaction. see putrefy.]
1. the act or the process of putrefying; the offensive decay of albuminous or other matter.
note: putrefaction is a complex phenomenon involving a multiplicity of chemical reactions, always accompanied by, and without doubt caused by, bacteria and vibriones; hence, putrefaction is a form of fermentation, and is sometimes called putrefaction fermentative. putrefaction is not possible under conditions that preclude the development of living organisms. many of the products of putrefaction are powerful poisons, and are called cadaveric poisons, or ptomaïnes.
2. the condition of being putrefied; also, that which putrefied. "putrefaction's breath."
putrefaction
n
1. decay usually accompanied by an offensive odor [syn: rot]
2. (biology) decaying caused by bacterial or fungal action [syn: decomposition, rot, rotting]
Putrefaction Definition from Society & Culture Dictionaries & Glossaries
| EPA Terms of Environment |
Putrefaction
Biological decomposition of organic matter; associated with anaerobic conditions.
Biological decomposition of organic matter; associated with anaerobic conditions.
| Environmental Engineering (English ver.) |
Putrefaction
Biological decomposition of organic matter; associated with anaerobic conditions.
Biological decomposition of organic matter; associated with anaerobic conditions.
putrefaction (PEW-truh-FACK-shun)
Biological decomposition of organic matter, with the production of illsmelling and tasting products, associated with anaerobic (no oxygen present) conditions.
Putrefaction Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Putrefaction
Putrefaction is the decomposition of animal proteins, especially by anaerobic microorganisms, described as putrefying bacteria. Decomposition is a more general process. Putrefaction usually results in amines such as putrescine and cadaverine, which have a putrid odor. Material that is subject to putrefaction is called putrescible.
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