1. decayed or rotted, especially through the action of bacteria

Examples

• The putrefied meat had to be thrown away immediately.
• Archaeologists found putrefied organic matter in the ancient tomb.
• The putrefied vegetables filled the kitchen with a terrible smell.
• After weeks in the heat, the fish had become completely putrefied.
• The putrefied wood crumbled at the slightest touch.
• Scientists studied the putrefied remains to understand the decomposition process.