putrefy
Example Sentences
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One of his earliest patients was a man already in the black “sphacelus” stage, the limb putrefying while still attached.
Aristotle described them as “exceedingly fond of putrefied flesh.”
From National Geographic
Mules killed in the assault putrefied and attracted swarms of maggots.
From New York Times
Other off-the-shelf fixes discourage pests by creating a “nasal irritation” or have an offensive taste with ingredients such as putrefied egg solids, garlic oil and hot pepper.
From Seattle Times
A: Obviously, meat will putrefy and smell awful.
From Seattle Times
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