What Does Putrescence Mean in History?

Noun. 1. putrescence - in a state of progressive putrefaction. putridness, rottenness, corruption. putrefaction, rot - a state of decay usually accompanied by an offensive odor.

What does putrescence mean?

1 : undergoing putrefaction : becoming putrid. 2 : of or relating to putrefaction.

What does the word insidious?

Full Definition of insidious

1a : having a gradual and cumulative effect : subtle the insidious pressures of modern life. b of a disease : developing so gradually as to be well established before becoming apparent. 2a : awaiting a chance to entrap : treacherous. b : harmful but enticing : seductive insidious drugs.