Foul in smell; usually pertains to decay

The state of being putrid; rottenness; the process or action of putrefying or rotting; spec.

Biological decomposition of organic matter; associated with anaerobic conditions.

(n) a state of decay usually accompanied by an offensive odor(n) (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action(n) moral perversion; impairment of virtue and moral principles

biological decomposition of organic matter accompanied by the production of a foul smell associated with anaerobic condition.

Biological decomposition of organic matter; associated with anaerobic conditions. (EPA Glossary)

Biological decomposition of organic matter; associated with anaerobic conditions.

Biological decomposition of organic matter; associated with anaerobic conditions.

Biological decomposition of organic matter, with the production of illsmelling and tasting products, associated with anaerobic (no oxygen present) conditions.

Biological decomposition of organic matter, with the production of foul-smelling and -tasting products, associated with anaerobic (no oxygen present) conditions.

Decomposition of organic matter, especially proteins, by the action of anaerobic microorganisms, resulting in the formation of amines such as putrescine and cadaverine, which have a putrid odor.

Putrefaction is the bacterial or fungal decomposition of organic matter with resulting obnoxious odors.

Decomposition of organic matter, especially the anaerobic splitting of proteins by bacteria and fungi, with the resulting formation of foul smelling gases resulting from incomplete oxidation.

The first stage of the Fermentation operation; a digestion in which decomposing essences are reabsorbed. The process was represented by the symbol for the constellation of Leo. Back to Top - Q - Queen [..]

The act of causing to rot; the anaerobic splitting of proteins by bacteria and fungi with the formation of malodorous, incompletely oxidized products. Rotten material. The state of being rotten. [..]

c. 1400, from Old French putrefaction (14c.), from Latin putrefactionem (nominative putrefactio), noun of action from past participle stem of putrefacere "to make rotten," from putrere " [..]

The process of bacteria decomposing proteins, often leaving a strong and unpleasant smell.

Putrefaction refers to stages of deccomposition of a dead animal. The peoces in general terms involves decomposition of proteins and breakdown of cohesion between tissues and the liquefaction of most [..]

Anaerobic decomposition of organic matter, especially protein, characterized by disagreeable odors.