putridness

Meanings

• noun

  A state of decay or rottenness, often accompanied by a foul smell.

  - "The putrid smell of the trash can was unbearable."
  - "The putridness of the swamp made it difficult to breathe."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with putridness
stupidness , muddliness , puddlesness

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Variants

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putrid , putridities , putridity , putridly

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'putridus' meaning rotten or decayed.

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Trivia

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1. Putridity is a term used in forensic science to describe the state of a body in the process of decomposition.

2. The putrid smell of a skunk is caused by a chemical called skatole, which is similar in smell to decaying matter.

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Related Concepts

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1. decay: The process of deterioration or decline, often accompanied by the breakdown of organic material.

2. rottenness: A state of decay or spoilage, often accompanied by a foul smell.

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Culture

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In literature, putridness is often used to describe decaying or rotten environments, such as in Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Pit and the Pendulum'. In music, the term 'putrid' is sometimes used to describe heavy metal music with a decaying or rotten sound.

How to Memorize "putridness"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a pile of rotting fruit or vegetables to remember the meaning of putridness.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word putridness with a foul smell or decaying matter.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Putrid Piles Produce Pungent Odors' to remember the meaning of putridness.

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