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putrefaction

put·re·fac·tion

UK/ˌpjuːtɹəˈfækʃən/ uncommon

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(biology) decaying caused by bacterial or fungal action

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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”)

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