Sentences

putrefaction in a sentence

n.

Definition

Putrefaction is the process of decay or decomposition of organic matter, often accompanied by a foul odor.

Sample Sentences

  1. The smell of putrefaction filled the air as the remains of the animal decomposed in the heat.
  2. Scientists studied the putrefaction process to better understand how organic matter is recycled in ecosystems.
  3. After several days, the putrefaction of the fruit was evident, leaving behind a foul odor and a messy residue.
  4. Putrefaction not only affects the physical environment but can also have significant implications for public health.
  5. In literature, putrefaction often symbolizes the decay of moral values and the inevitability of death.

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