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View usage for: putrescent in British English (pjuːˈtrɛsənt) adjective1. becoming putrid; rotting 2. characterized by or undergoing putrefaction Derived forms putrescence (puˈtrescence) noun Word origin C18: from Latin putrescere to become rotten putrescent in American English (pjuˈtrɛsənt) adjective1. becoming putrid; putrefying; rotting 2. of or connected with putrefaction Derived forms putrescence (puˈtrescence) noun Word origin L putrescens, prp. of putrescere, to become putrid, inchoative of putrere < puter, putris, rotten: see pus Examples of 'putrescent' in a sentenceputrescent Synonyms of 'putrescent'rotting, decaying, stinking, decomposing More Synonyms of putrescent Definition becoming putrid (formal) the smell of putrescent flesh Synonyms rotting decomposing going bad festy (Australian, slang) Additional synonymsThe source of the smell turned out to be decaying fruit. Synonyms rotting, deteriorating, disintegrating, crumbling, perishing, wasting away, wearing away, putrefying, gangrenous, putrefacient Definition having a strong unpleasant smell They were locked up in a stinking cell. Synonyms foul-smelling, smelly, reeking, fetid, malodorous, noisome, whiffy (British, slang), pongy (British, informal), mephitic, ill-smelling, niffy (British, slang), olid, festy (Australian, slang), yucko (Australian, slang) Nearby words ofputrescent - put-down
- putative
- putrefy
- putrescent
- putrid
- puzzle
- puzzle over something
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