Putrefaction (noun)

The process of decay and decomposition of organic matter.

Origin:

From latin putrefactionem, from putrefacere "to rot", from puter "rotten".

Examples:

1. The putrefaction of the garbage in the dump was producing a terrible stench.
2. The putrefaction of the dead animal was a sign that it had been dead for some time.
3. The putrefaction of the meat was accelerated by the warm temperatures in the refrigerator.
4. The putrefaction of the organic material in the soil is a natural process that contributes to the fertility of the soil.
5. The putrefaction of the fish in the sun was a source of annoyance for the beachgoers.