putrefied

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But “Happyish” quickly putrefies, shriveling up into nothing.

From Washington Post • Apr. 23, 2015

Now when flesh putrefies, the combining spirit is only changed into a moist consistence, and the parts of the body separate and dissolve.

From Complete Works of Plutarch — Volume 3: Essays and Miscellanies by Plutarch

It keeps for an unlimited time in alcohol, putrefies very soon in water exposed to the air, and is easily dissolved in a wash of soda or potash.

From The History of a Mouthful of Bread And its effect on the organization of men and animals by Macé, Jean

Meat putrefies in this climate in less than twenty-four hours, and salting is of no use, unless the pieces are cut in thin slices anddried immediately in the sun.

From The Naturalist on the River Amazons by Bates, Henry Walter

Salt is never used in this process, and is not required, as the meat, if kept dry, rarely putrefies.

From The Prairie Traveler A Hand-book for Overland Expeditions by Marcy, Randolph Barnes