Feminine
Fäulnis
Meaning
- rot
- decay
- decadence
Concepts
microbial degradation
house fungus
true dry rot
Synonyms
Vermoderung
Biodegradation
biologischer Verfall
mikrobieller Abbau
Verrottung
Hausschwamm
Pilzüberzug
Translations
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
[ˈfɔɪ̯lnɪs]
Etymology
In summary
Equivalent to Faul + -nis. Compare English foulness and Dutch vuilnis (“rubbish; garbage; trash”).
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