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rot vs putrefaction

putrefaction vs rot

rot and putrefaction both are nouns.

rot is a verb but putrefaction is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rot Yes No Yes No
putrefaction Yes No No No
As nouns, rot and putrefaction are synonyms defined as:
  • rot and putrefaction: (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action
Other synonyms of rot include breakdown, decomposition, rotting.
As nouns, rot and putrefaction are synonyms defined as:
  • rot and putrefaction: a state of decay usually accompanied by an offensive odor
rot (noun) putrefaction (noun)
unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements) moral perversion; impairment of virtue and moral principles
(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 a state of decay usually accompanied by an offensive odor
rot (verb) putrefaction (verb)
become physically weaker
break down
Difference between rot and putrefaction

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