putrefy

[US]/ˈpjuːtrɪfaɪ/
[UK]/ˈpjuːtrəˌfaɪ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to cause to rot or decay; to become rotten or decayed; to morally or spiritually decay

Phrases & Collocations

putrefy quickly

putrefy slowly

putrefy food

putrefy matter

putrefy organic

putrefy waste

putrefy tissue

putrefy remains

putrefy environment

Example Sentences

the food will putrefy if left out for too long.

they discovered that the meat had begun to putrefy.

in warm weather, organic materials can putrefy quickly.

he was warned not to let the fruits putrefy.

leaving garbage outside can cause it to putrefy.

the smell of putrefying waste was unbearable.

putrefy the leftovers if you don't plan to eat them.

he couldn't stand the sight of putrefying food.

microorganisms cause organic matter to putrefy.

it is important to dispose of waste before it starts to putrefy.

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