putrefaction in Greek
putrefaction in Greek is αποσύνθεση, σάπισμα, σήψη — putrefaction means the process by which bacteria and fungi break down proteins without oxygen, producing a foul smell as matter rots.
putrefaction in Greek
αποσύνθεση
Pronounced: aposynthesi
The act of causing to rot; the anaerobic splitting of proteins by bacteria and fungi with the formation of malodorous, incompletely oxidized products.
σάπισμα
Pronounced: sapisma
The act of causing to rot; the anaerobic splitting of proteins by bacteria and fungi with the formation of malodorous, incompletely oxidized products.
σήψη
Pronounced: sipsi
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?
- noun The process by which bacteria and fungi break down proteins without oxygen, producing a foul smell as matter rots.
- noun Matter that has rotted.
- noun The condition of having rotted.
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What is "putrefaction" in Greek?
"putrefaction" in Greek is αποσύνθεση, σάπισμα, σήψη. putrefaction means: The process by which bacteria and fungi break down proteins without oxygen, producing a foul smell as matter rots.
How do you pronounce αποσύνθεση?
"putrefaction" in Greek is αποσύνθεση, pronounced "aposynthesi".
Are there other ways to say "putrefaction" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 3 translations listed for "putrefaction": αποσύνθεση, σάπισμα, σήψη.
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