1. decaying or rotting, especially through the action of bacteria
Usage: present participle of putrefy

1. in a state of decay or rot; decomposing

Examples

• The putrefying meat attracted flies and gave off a terrible smell.
• Scientists studied the putrefying organic matter in the compost pile.
• The putrefying vegetation created a foul odor in the swamp.
• Workers had to remove the putrefying fish from the polluted lake.
• The putrefying garbage needed to be disposed of immediately.
• Bacteria were putrefying the food left out in the heat.