putrescible

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or being substances that can undergo putrefaction or decay.

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Variants

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putrescible

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Etymology

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From the Latin putrefacere 'make rotten'.

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Trivia

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1. Putrescible substances were once used in alchemy as part of the process to create the philosopher's stone.

2. The decay of organic matter is a crucial part of the nutrient cycle in ecosystems.

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Related Concepts

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1. Decay: The process of deterioration of a substance or system over time.

2. Putrefaction: The process of decomposition of organic matter by bacteria and other microorganisms.

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Culture

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In literature and art, putrescible has been used to depict decay and decomposition, often as a metaphor for the passing of time or the human condition.

How to Memorize "putrescible"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a piece of fruit rotting away, turning brown and mushy. Visualize the smell and texture of putrescible substances.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word putrescible with decay, rotting, and the passing of time.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Putrefaction Under The Sun' to remember the meaning of putrescible.

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