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putrefacient

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Putrefacient (adj) means relating to or causing rotting.

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Relating to or causing rotting.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Borrowed from Latin pūtrefacient.

Synonyms

putrefactive

Antonyms

antiseptic

Related words

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Rhymes for putrefacient

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What is the meaning of putrefacient?

"putrefacient" (adj) means relating to or causing rotting.

What is another word for putrefacient?

Other words for "putrefacient" include putrefactive.

What is the opposite of putrefacient?

The opposite of "putrefacient" is antiseptic.

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