1. decays or rots, especially through the action of bacteria
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘putrefy’

Examples

• The meat putrefies quickly in hot weather.
• Without proper refrigeration, food putrefies within hours.
• The fallen fruit putrefies on the ground.
• Organic matter putrefies when exposed to moisture and bacteria.
• The garbage putrefies in the summer heat.
• Dead vegetation putrefies and enriches the soil.