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putrescent

Putrescent (adj) means becoming putrid; putrefying.

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Becoming putrid; putrefying.
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Etymology

Attested since circa 1730, from Latin pūtrēscēns (“rotting”), present participle of pūtrēscō (“rot”).

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"putrescent" (adj) means becoming putrid; putrefying.

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