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putrescent — [pyo͞o tres′ənt] adj. [L putrescens, prp. of putrescere, to become putrid, inchoative of putrere < puter, putris, rotten: see PUS] 1. becoming putrid; putrefying; rotting 2. of or connected with putrefaction putrescence n … English World dictionary
Putresce — Pu*tresce , v. i. [See {Putrescent}.] To become putrescent or putrid; to putrefy. Ordinarily sewage does not putresce until from twenty four to sixty hours after its discharge. Nature. [Webster 1913 Suppl.] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
decay — I verb addle, atrophy, be reduced in worth, become enfeebled, become lower in quality, become putrescent, blight, break down, break up, canker, consume, corrode, corrupt, crumble, decline, decompose, decompound, degenerate, depreciate,… … Law dictionary
Sludge — is the residual semi solid material left from industrial, water treatment, or wastewater treatment processes.When fresh sewage or wastewater is added to a settling tank, approximately 50% of the suspended solid matter will settle out in about an… … Wikipedia
putresce — pyü.ˈtres intransitive verb ( ed/ ing/ s) Etymology: Latin putrescere : to become putrescent or putrid : putrefy … Useful english dictionary
pu|tre|fy — «PYOO truh fy», intransitive verb, transitive verb, fied, fy|ing. 1. to break down by the action of bacteria and fungi, producing bad smelling gases; rot; decay; decompose: »The meat putrefied because it was not refrigerated. 2. to become or… … Useful english dictionary
corrupt — corruptedly, adv. corruptedness, n. corrupter, corruptor, n. corruptive, adj. corruptively, adv. corruptly, adv. corruptness, n. /keuh rupt /, adj … Universalium
orchid — /awr kid/, n. 1. any terrestrial or epiphytic plant of the family Orchidaceae, of temperate and tropical regions, having usually showy flowers. Cf. orchid family. 2. the flower of any of these plants. 3. a bluish to reddish purple. [1835 45; < NL … Universalium
Icelandic cuisine — A fisherman s hut in Reykjavík in 1835 with fish hung outside for drying. Wind dried fish remains popular in Iceland Important parts of Icelandic cuisine are lamb, dairy, and fish, due to Iceland s proximity to the ocean. Popular foods in Iceland … Wikipedia
Mental Pathology — Mental Pathology † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Mental Pathology This subject will be considered under the following headings: I. Localization of Mental Faculties II. Causes of Mental Disturbances III. Varieties of Insanity… … Catholic encyclopedia
