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putrefaction

[pyoo-truh-fak-shuhn] / ˌpju trəˈfæk ʃən /


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“At death, virus replication stops and putrefaction and heat begins to neutralize live virus,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 20, 2024

The putrefaction of flesh caused many corpses to inflate.

From Seattle Times Dec. 27, 2023

"He's in the putrefaction stage now, because of the water."

From BBC Sep. 17, 2023

And she regrets to inform us that the putrefaction touches every corner of the place.

From Salon Jun. 30, 2023

Liquid putrefaction like drowned things floating like pale rubber flabbily filled getting the odor of honeysuckle all mixed up.

From "The Sound and the Fury" by William Faulkner




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