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putrefaction [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-02-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Microbiology and Parasitology
- Ecology (General)
- Effects of Pollution
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- putrefaction
1, record 1, English, putrefaction
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The uncontrolled decomposition of organic matter due to anaerobic microbial action, with the production of offensive odour. 2, record 1, English, - putrefaction
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The anaerobic decomposition of sugars and other carbohydrates is called fermentation, and that of proteins is called putrefaction. ... Putrefaction ... makes water bubble with foul smells and makes it unlivable for fish or other oxygen-breathing animals. It may be regarded as the worst condition of bacterial pollution. 3, record 1, English, - putrefaction
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
putrefaction: term and definition standardized by ISO. 4, record 1, English, - putrefaction
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
- Écologie (Généralités)
- Effets de la pollution
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- putréfaction
1, record 1, French, putr%C3%A9faction
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Décomposition incontrôlée des matières organiques due à l'action microbienne anaérobie, avec production d'une odeur nauséabonde. 2, record 1, French, - putr%C3%A9faction
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
putréfaction : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 3, record 1, French, - putr%C3%A9faction
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Microbiología y parasitología
- Ecología (Generalidades)
- Efectos de la polución
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- putrefacción
1, record 1, Spanish, putrefacci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Descomposición incontrolada de la materia orgánica debido a la acción microbiana anaeróbica con producción de un olor nauseabundo. 1, record 1, Spanish, - putrefacci%C3%B3n
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