Pronunciation: /ˈpjuːtrəˌfaɪd/
verb to undergo the process of decay or decomposition
A1 The food in the fridge putrefied because it was left there for too long.
A2 The smell of the garbage made me think that something had putrefied inside the bin.
B1 The dead animal putrefied quickly in the hot sun.
B2 The bacteria caused the organic matter to putrefy rapidly.
C1 The medical examiner determined that the body had putrefied beyond recognition.
C2 The ancient remains putrefied over centuries, leaving only fragments behind.
adjective in a state of decay or decomposition
A1 The putrefied smell coming from the garbage can was unbearable.
A2 The scientist discovered a putrefied body in the abandoned house.
B1 The putrefied food in the fridge needed to be thrown out immediately.
B2 The putrefied remains of the ancient civilization were found deep in the jungle.
C1 The putrefied state of the environment was a result of years of neglect and pollution.
C2 The putrefied corpse was carefully examined by forensic experts to determine the cause of death.
formal The putrefied remains of the animal were carefully examined by the forensic team.
informal The smell coming from the putrefied food in the fridge was unbearable.
slang I accidentally stepped on some putrefied garbage while walking down the street.
figurative The relationship had become so toxic that it felt like it was putrefied beyond repair.
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