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decomposition vs putrefaction

putrefaction vs decomposition

decomposition and putrefaction both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
decomposition Yes No No No
putrefaction Yes No No No
As nouns, decomposition and putrefaction are synonyms defined as:
  • decomposition and putrefaction: (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action
Other synonyms of decomposition include breakdown, rot, rotting.
decomposition (noun) putrefaction (noun)
the analysis of a vector field moral perversion; impairment of virtue and moral principles
the organic phenomenon of rotting (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action
(biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action a state of decay usually accompanied by an offensive odor
(chemistry) separation of a substance into two or more substances that may differ from each other and from the original substance
in a decomposed state
Difference between decomposition and putrefaction

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