putrescent

adjective pu·tres·cent \-s^ənt\

Definition of PUTRESCENT

: undergoing putrefaction : becoming putrid

: of or relating to putrefaction

Latin putrescent-, putrescens, present participle of putrescere to grow rotten, inchoative of putrēre

First Known Use: 1624

Medical Dictionary

adjective pu·tres·cent \pyü-ˈtres-^ənt\

: undergoing putrefaction : becoming putrid

: of or relating to putrefaction

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