putrefaction

Betekenis (Engels)

1. (countable, uncountable) The act of causing to rot; the anaerobic splitting of proteins by bacteria and fungi with the formation of malodorous, incompletely oxidized products.
2. (countable, uncountable) Rotten material.
3. (countable, uncountable) The state of being rotten.

Concepten

rotting

verrotting

ontbinding

ontleding

garstigheid

decompositie

afbraak

desintegratie

bederf

Synoniemen

decomposition

rot

decay

rotting

putridity

putrescence

corruption

degeneracy

septicity

fetidness

depravation

depravity

microbial degradation

deterioration

digestion

filth

sepsis

spoiling

pollution

biodeterioration

biodegradation

Vertalingen

putréfaction

putrefacción

σήψη

putrefazione

Fäulnis

decomposizione

decomposição

Verwesung

putredine

putrefação

carie

αποσύνθεση

décomposition

putrefacció

Uitgesproken als (IPA)

/ˌpjuːtɹəˈfækʃən/

Etymologie (Engels)

Overgenomen van Middelengels: putrefaccioun

In summary

First attested between 1350 and 1400 from Middle English putrefaccioun, from Old French putrefaccïon, from Latin putrefactiō, from putrefactus, perfect passive participle of putrefaciō (“become rotten”)