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Putrescence Definition & Meaning

putrescence
noun
  1. in a state of progressive putrefaction
  2. the quality of rotting and becoming putrid

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What does putrescence mean?
in a state of progressive putrefaction the quality of rotting and becoming putrid
What part of speech is putrescence?
Putrescence is a noun.
How many definitions does putrescence have?
Putrescence has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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