Index of English words, starting with "pu"

(1) - Putrescible (n.) A substance, usually nitrogenous, which is liable to undergo decomposition when in contact with air and moisture at ordinary temperatures.
(2) - Putrescible (a.) Capable of putrefaction; liable to become putrid; as, putrescible substances.

(1) - Putrid (a.) Indicating or proceeding from a decayed state of animal or vegetable matter; as, a putrid smell.
(2) - Putrid (a.) Tending to decomposition or decay; decomposed; rotten; -- said of animal or vegetable matter; as, putrid flesh. See Putrefaction.

(1) - Putridity (n.) The quality of being putrid; putrefaction; rottenness.