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pu·trefy (pyo̵̅o̅′trə fī′)

transitive verb, intransitive verb putrefied -·fied′, putrefying -·fy′·ing

to make or become putrid or rotten; decompose

Etymology: ME putrifien < L putrefacere: see putrid & -fy

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putrefy

v.

decay, rot, putresce, decompose; see decay. See syn. study at decay.


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  • flesh: They increase as bacteria putrefy animal flesh, producing a strong rotting odor.
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