putrescent
adjective
pu·tres·cent pyü-ˈtre-sᵊnt 
1
: undergoing putrefaction : becoming putrid
2
: of or relating to putrefaction
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web This putrescent combination of sky-high home prices, rising mortgage rates and stifling consumer inflation have forced all but the wealthiest or most determined buyers out of a new home. 
Q.ai - Powering A Personal Wealth Movement, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2022 The most common are oils (cinnamon, clove, thyme, garlic, etc.), putrescent whole egg solids, dried blood, etc. Kym Pokorny, OregonLive.com, 17 Apr. 2018
Q.ai - Powering A Personal Wealth Movement, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2022 The most common are oils (cinnamon, clove, thyme, garlic, etc.), putrescent whole egg solids, dried blood, etc. Kym Pokorny, OregonLive.com, 17 Apr. 2018 Word History
Etymology
Latin putrescent-, putrescens, present participle of putrescere to grow rotten, inchoative of putrēre
First Known Use
1624, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Medical Definition
putrescent
adjective
pu·tres·cent pyü-ˈtres-ᵊnt
1
: undergoing putrefaction : becoming putrid
2
: of or relating to putrefaction
putrescent
adjective
as in rotting
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- rotting
- decaying
- decomposing
- putrefying
- disintegrating
- moldy
- moldering
- degenerated
- mildewy
- disintegrated
- corroded
- contaminated
- deteriorated
- gangrenous
- crumbled
- polluted
- putrid
- tainted
- impure
- rancid
- defiled
- decomposed
- fouled
- fermented
- decayed
- sour
- curdled
- putrefied
- rotten
- soured
- turned
- corrupted
- rank
- spoiled
- off
- addled
- sourish
- bad
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- undecomposed
- fresh
- sweet
- good
- uncontaminated
- preserved
- untouched
- pristine
- unspoiled
- unpolluted
- untainted
- undefiled