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How to pronounce “gangrene”

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Pronunciation guide for gangrene

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of gangrene with real speech in context.
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8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
Richard Preston: Climbing the world's biggest trees 20 minutesIf we had Redwood-like biology, if we got a touch of gangrene in our arm
Definition summary
The necrosis and rotting of flesh, usually caused by lack of blood supply.

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How to pronounce gangrene

Richard Preston: Climbing the world's biggest trees 20 minutes

If we had Redwood-like biology, if we got a touch of gangrene in our arm

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “gangrene”

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • The necrosis and rotting of flesh, usually caused by lack of blood supply.
  • (figuratively) A damaging or corrupting influence.
  • [Verb]
  • (transitive) To produce gangrene in.
  • (intransitive) To be affected with gangrene.
  • (transitive) To corrupt; To cause to become degenerate.

Practice Nearby Words

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