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putrefaction in German

putrefaction in German is Fäulnis, Verwesung, Verrottung — putrefaction means the act of causing to rot; the anaerobic splitting of proteins by bacteria and fungi with the formation of malodorous, incompletely oxidized products.

putrefaction in German

Fäulnis
noun
The act of causing to rot; the anaerobic splitting of proteins by bacteria and fungi with the formation of malodorous, incompletely oxidized products.
Verwesung
noun
The act of causing to rot; the anaerobic splitting of proteins by bacteria and fungi with the formation of malodorous, incompletely oxidized products.
Verrottung
noun
The act of causing to rot; the anaerobic splitting of proteins by bacteria and fungi with the formation of malodorous, incompletely oxidized products.
Putrefaktion
noun
The act of causing to rot; the anaerobic splitting of proteins by bacteria and fungi with the formation of malodorous, incompletely oxidized products.
Putreszenz
noun
The act of causing to rot; the anaerobic splitting of proteins by bacteria and fungi with the formation of malodorous, incompletely oxidized products.
Verjauchung
noun
The act of causing to rot; the anaerobic splitting of proteins by bacteria and fungi with the formation of malodorous, incompletely oxidized products.

What does "putrefaction" mean?

  1. noun The act of causing to rot; the anaerobic splitting of proteins by bacteria and fungi with the formation of malodorous, incompletely oxidized products.
  2. noun Rotten material.
  3. noun The state of being rotten.
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What is "putrefaction" in German?

"putrefaction" in German is Fäulnis, Verwesung, Verrottung. putrefaction means: The act of causing to rot; the anaerobic splitting of proteins by bacteria and fungi with the formation of malodorous, incompletely oxidized products.

Are there other ways to say "putrefaction" in German?

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "putrefaction": Fäulnis, Verwesung, Verrottung, Putrefaktion, Putreszenz, Verjauchung.

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