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Definition of: putrefaction
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′trə·fak′shən) noun
1. The progressive chemical decomposition of organic matter, as by the agency of anaerobic bacteria, with the production of evil–smelling compounds.
2. The state of being putrefied.
3. Putrescent or putrefied matter. [<OF <L putrefactio, -onis <putrefacere PUTREFY]
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