putrescent

pjuːˈtrɛsənt
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Translation of putrescent into German

Adjective

biology

Rare
undergoing decay and emitting a foul smell
Rare
verwesend faulend verrottend
  • The putrescent fruit attracted flies.Die verwesende Frucht zog Fliegen an.
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Synonyms and analogies of putrescent in English

Examples of putrescent in a sentence

  • Putrescent materials were sealed to prevent contamination.

Translations of "putrescent" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
fauligeadj.

The putrescent smell of the garbage filled the kitchen, making everyone feel nauseous.

Der faulige Geruch des Mülls erfüllte die Küche und verursachte Übelkeit bei allen.

The scientist studied putrescent matter in the lab for his research on decomposition.

Der Wissenschaftler untersuchte faulige Materie im Labor für seine Forschung zur Zersetzung.

verwesenden

Insects were drawn to the putrescent remains of the once-vibrant flowers.

Insekten wurden von den verwesenden Überresten der einst lebhaften Blumen angezogen.

The putrescent remains of the fish lay on the shore, attracting flies and other pests.

Die verwesenden Überreste des Fisches lagen am Ufer und zogen Fliegen und andere Schädlinge an.

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Other translations for putrescent:

  • faulendadj.
  • verwesendadj.
  • verrottende

putrescent: Examples and translations in context

The putrescent odor emanated from the old compost pile in the backyard.

Der faulige Geruch kam von dem alten Komposthaufen im Hinterhof.

The putrescent state of the food made it unsuitable for consumption.

Der faulige Zustand der Lebensmittel machte sie ungenießbar.

She avoided the putrescent meat in the back of the fridge, knowing it was spoiled.

Sie mied das faulige Fleisch im hinteren Teil des Kühlschranks, da sie wusste, dass es verdorben war.

The putrescent leaves scattered across the forest floor hinted at summer's end.

Die verwesenden Blätter, die auf dem Waldboden verstreut lagen, deuteten auf das Ende des Sommers hin.

This has to do with the fact that these mushrooms feed themselves with putrescent grass roots.

Das beruht auf der Tatsache, dass diese Pilze sich von verwesenden Graswurzeln ernähren.

Putrescent remains of the flowers littered the garden after the last frost.

Faulige Überreste der Blumen bedeckten den Garten nach dem letzten Frost.

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