Putrefaction

Pronunciation: /pjuːˈtrɛfækʃən/

Definitions of putrefaction

noun a state of decay or decomposition

Example Sentences

A1 Putrefaction is the process of decay in organic matter.

A2 The smell of putrefaction coming from the garbage bin was unbearable.

B1 The scientist studied the effects of putrefaction on different types of food.

B2 The forensic team used putrefaction to determine the time of death.

C1 The artist's painting depicted the beauty in the midst of putrefaction.

C2 The novel explored the theme of putrefaction in society and human relationships.

Examples of putrefaction in a Sentence

formal The process of putrefaction is essential for the decomposition of organic matter.

informal The smell of putrefaction coming from the garbage bin is unbearable.

slang I can't stand the sight of putrefaction, it's gross!

figurative The putrefaction of their friendship was evident as they drifted apart.

Grammatical Forms of putrefaction

• past tense: putrefied
• plural: putrefactions
• comparative: more putrefactive
• superlative: most putrefactive
• present tense: putrefies
• future tense: will putrefy
• perfect tense: has putrefied
• continuous tense: is putrefying
• singular: putrefaction
• positive degree: putrefactive
• infinitive: to putrefy
• gerund: putrefying
• participle: putrefying

Origin and Evolution of putrefaction

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'putrefaction' originated from the Latin word 'putrefactio', which is derived from the verb 'putrefacere' meaning 'to make rotten'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'putrefaction' has maintained its original meaning of decay and decomposition, often used in the context of organic matter breaking down. The word has also been used metaphorically to describe moral decay or corruption.