putrefy (Meaning)

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putrefy (v)

become putrid; decay with an offensive smell

putrefy Sentence Examples

  1. Without proper treatment, organic matter left in stagnant water will putrefy.
  2. The smell of the rotten food in the trash can began to putrefy the air in the kitchen.
  3. If left unattended, the dead animal carcass will putrefy rapidly.
  4. The stagnant pond water began to putrefy, creating a breeding ground for bacteria.
  5. The warm and humid conditions allowed the meat to putrefy quickly.
  6. The lack of ventilation caused the air in the basement to putrefy.
  7. The pile of leaves left unattended in the yard began to putrefy, attracting insects.
  8. The farmer disposed of the animal carcass promptly to prevent it from putrefying on the farm.
  9. The garbage left out in the sun began to putrefy, emitting a foul odor.
  10. Without proper refrigeration, the perishable goods will putrefy within a few days.

FAQs About the word putrefy

become putrid; decay with an offensive smell

rot,decompose, disintegrate, decay, fall apart, mold, fester, corrupt,perish, foul

mature, age, restore, ripen, restore, grow, develop,grow, mature, age

Without proper treatment, organic matter left in stagnant water will putrefy.

The smell of the rotten food in the trash can began to putrefy the air in the kitchen.

If left unattended, the dead animal carcass will putrefy rapidly.

The stagnant pond water began to putrefy, creating a breeding ground for bacteria.