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Petrescence vs Putrescence - What's the difference?

petrescence | putrescence |

As nouns the difference between petrescence and putrescence

is that petrescence is the process of changing into stone; petrification while putrescence is the condition of being putrid; decay.

petrescence

English

Noun

(-)
  • The process of changing into stone; petrification.

    • putrescence

    English

    Noun

  • The condition of being putrid; decay
  • Putrid matter