Putrefacient and Rotting

Putrefacient

Putrefacient adjective - Causing or promoting bacterial putrefaction.
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Rotting and putrefacient are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rotting" instead an adjective "Putrefacient".

Rotting

Rotting noun - (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action.
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Putrefacient and rotting are semantically related. You can use "Putrefacient" instead an adjective "Rotting".

Nearby Words: rot, rotted
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