decomposition (n)
rot (n)
rotting (n)
putrefaction (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 22
def (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action
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Hypernym decay
Domain of synset - TOPIC biology, biological science
Derivationally related form putrefaction → putrefy
Derivationally related form rotting → rot
Derivationally related form rot → rot
Derivationally related form decomposition → decompose
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Pertainym (pertains to noun) septic → decomposition
Member of this domain - TOPIC biology, biological science
Hyponym decay
Derivationally related form rot → rot
Derivationally related form rot → rotting
Derivationally related form decompose → decomposition
Derivationally related form putrefy → putrefaction

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