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Definition of: putrefy
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′trə·fī) v.t. & v.i. ·fied, ·fy·ing
1. To decay or cause to decay with fetid odor; rot; decompose.
2. To make or become gangrenous. [<L putrefacere <putrere decay (<puter rotten) + facere make]
—pu′tre·fi′er noun Synonyms: corrupt, decay, decompose, rot. See CORRUPT, DECAY. Antonyms: disinfect, embalm, freshen, preserve, purify, vitalize.
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