putrescible
/pjuːˈtɹɛsɪb(ə)l/
putrescible adjective: decomposable; capable of becoming putrescent; rottable.
Adjective
putrescible (comparative more putrescible, superlative most putrescible)
- Decomposable; capable of becoming putrescent; rottable.
- The burying of wood in water, which dissolves out or alters its putrescible constituents, has long been practised as a means of seasoning.1911, “Dry Rot”, in Encyclopædia Britannica Eleventh Edition
- For waste that is putrescible or may be infectious, on-site incineration is ideal.1995, “Prudent Practices in the Laboratory: Handling and Disposing of Chemicals”, in U.S, National Research Council, page 158
putrescible meaning in Tamil
putrescible in Tamil
- அழுகு
Forms of putrescible
| comparative | more putrescible |
|---|---|
| superlative | most putrescible |
Origin of putrescible
From Latin putrescere (“to rot”) + -ible.
Words formed from putrescible
Questions about putrescible
- What does putrescible mean?
- Putrescible means decomposable; capable of becoming putrescent; rottable.
- What is putrescible in Tamil?
- Putrescible in Tamil is அழுகு. See Putrescible meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is putrescible?
- Putrescible is an adjective.
- How do you pronounce putrescible?
- Putrescible is pronounced /pjuːˈtɹɛsɪb(ə)l/ (UK).
Words near putrescible in the dictionary
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