pourriture

Definitions of pourriture
  1. noun
    the process of becoming mildewed
    synonyms: moisissure
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    dépouillage
    the process of becoming spoiled
  2. noun
    an inferior state resulting from the process of decaying
    synonyms: décomposition, délabrement
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    putréfaction
    a state of decay usually accompanied by an offensive odor
    affaiblissement
    a symptom of reduced quality or strength
    corruption
    in a state of progressive putrefaction
    désolation, dévastation, ruine
    the state of being decayed or destroyed
    type of:
    précarité
    a condition of damage or decay
  3. noun
    a state of decay usually accompanied by an offensive odor
    synonyms: putréfaction
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    corruption
    in a state of progressive putrefaction
    type of:
    décomposition, délabrement
    an inferior state resulting from the process of decaying
  4. noun
    decay of matter (as by rot or oxidation)
    synonyms: corruption
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    type of:
    corruption, décadence, déchéance
    the process of gradually becoming inferior
  5. noun
    in a state of progressive putrefaction
    synonyms: corruption
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    type of:
    putréfaction
    a state of decay usually accompanied by an offensive odor
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