Meaning Of The Word Putrefy

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What's The Definition Of Putrefy?

putrefy
verb: When something putrefies, it decays and produces a very unpleasant smell.

putrefy in American English
to make or become putrid or rotten; decompose
intransitive verb: to become putrid; rot
transitive verb: to render putrid; cause to rot or decay with an offensive odor

putrefy in British English
verb: (of organic matter) to decompose or rot with an offensive smell

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