pu·tre·fy (py  tr -f  )v. 1. To become decayed or cause to decay and have a foul odor. 2. To make or become gangrenous. |
putrefy
[pyo̅o̅′trəfī]
Etymology: L, puter, rotten, facere, to make
to decay, with the production of foul-smelling substances, especially putrescine and mercaptans associated with the decomposition of animal tissues and proteins.
putrefy
to undergo putrefaction.
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