putrefactive

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Putrefactive gases may be evolved in the tissues, and their presence is indicated by emphysematous crackling when the part is handled.

From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis

Putrefactive changes simply break into two separate portions what originally was one whole, by destroying the cells along its weakest part.

From Diseases of the Horse's Foot by Reeks, Harry Caulton

Putrefactive microbes attack vegetable foods and produce revolting smells and poisons in them, just as they do in foods of animal origin.

From More Science From an Easy Chair by Lankester, E. Ray (Edwin Ray), Sir

Putrefactive changes begin very soon after death, and the liver and other viscera, owing to their soft texture and to the quantity of venous blood they retain, advance rapidly in decomposition.

From Science in the Kitchen. by Kellogg, Mrs. E. E.