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putrefaction

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/ˌpjuːtrɪˈfækʃən/ · pu-tre-fac-tion

The process of decaying or rotting, especially the decomposition of organic matter.

Meanings

nounformal

The process of decaying or rotting, especially the decomposition of organic matter.

سڑنے یا گندھک ہونے کا عمل، خاص طور پر نامیاتی مادے کی تحلیل۔

گندھک

gandhak

Synonyms

decompositiondecayrotتحلیلسڑنگندھک

Antonyms

preservationconservationstabilityمحفوظٹھہراؤاستحکام

Common Collocations

  • putrefaction process
  • putrefaction of food
  • bacteria responsible for putrefaction

Example Sentences

The putrefaction of organic waste produces harmful gases.

نامیاتی فضلے کی گندھک سے نقصان دہ گیسیں پیدا ہوتی ہیں۔

Namiyaati fazlay ki gandhak se nuqsaan dəh gasain peda hoti hain.

The science of putrefaction helps us understand the decomposition process.

گندھک کی سائنس ہمیں تحلیل کے عمل کو سمجھنے میں مدد دیتی ہے۔

Gandhak ki saans humein tahlīl ke amal ko samajhne mein madad deti hai.

Putrefaction can lead to the spread of disease.

گندھک بیماری کے پھیلنے کی وجہ بن سکتا ہے۔

Gandhak bimari ke phailne ki wajah ban sakta hai.

Easily Confused With

putrefy:Putrefy refers to the act of decaying or rotting, while putrefaction is the noun describing the process of this decay.

Word Family

putrefy
verbگندھک کرنا
putrid
adjectiveگندیدہ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Putrefaction sounds like 'putrid' which means rotten; think of rotting food.

Imagine a compost heap slowly decomposing and emitting foul odors.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "putrefactio" — the act of making rotten

First known use: 14th century

The term 'putrefaction' originated from the Latin word 'putrefactio', referring to decomposition or decay, especially of organic matter.