putrefaction

putrefaction /pu·tre·fac·tion/ (pu?tre-fak´shun) enzymatic decomposition, especially of proteins, with the production of foul-smelling compounds, such as hydrogen sulfide, ammonia, and mercaptans.putrefac´tive

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pu·tre·fac·tion (pytr-fkshn)

n.

1. Decomposition of organic matter, especially protein, by microorganisms, resulting in production of foul-smelling matter.

2. Putrefied matter.

3. The condition of being putrefied.

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putrefaction (pyōōˈ·tr·fakˑ·shn),

n the decomposition of protein compounds.

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putrefaction (pū´trfak´shn),

n the rotting of matter through the use of enzymes, producing substances such as ammonia, mercaptans, and hydrogen sulfide.

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putrefaction

enzymatic decomposition, especially of proteins, with the production of foul-smelling compounds, such as hydrogen sulfide, ammonia and mercaptans. Called also decomposition.