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putrefaction: see decay of organic matter decay of organic matter or putrefaction, process whereby heterotrophic organisms, including some bacteria, fungi, saprophytic plants, and lower animals, utilize the remains of once-living tissue as a source of nutrition. ..... Click the link for more information. . putrefaction [‚pyü·trə′fak·shən] (biochemistry) Decomposition of organic matter, particularly the anaerobic breakdown of proteins by bacteria, with the production of foul-smelling compounds. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| This high proportion of vegetable and putrescible material (much higher than that commonly found in northern Europe or the U. |
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