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purulence

[ pyoor-uh-luhns, pyoor-yuh- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

From the Late Latin word pūrulentia, dating back to 1590–1600. See purulent, -ence

Already the exploiting class, as it neared the term of its depleted life, was but a mass of purulence.

Purulence, pū′rū-lens, n. the forming of pus or matter: pus—also Pū′rulency.

The outer surface is always smooth, and no indication of purulence, softening, or scab formation is ever exhibited.

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