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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

putrefaction

/ˌpʌtrɪˈfækʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does putrefaction mean?

noun

The process of becoming or causing something to become rotten or decayed, especially as a result of bacterial action.

Example

"The putrefaction of the fish was evident from the smell and the maggots crawling on its surface."

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