Putrefaction
Putrefaction is the decomposition of animal proteins, especially by anaerobic microorganisms. Decomposition is a more general process. It results usually in amines such as putrescine and cadaverine, which have a putrid odor.
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Animal - Protein - Anaerobic microorganisms - Decomposition - Amine - Putrescine - Cadaverine
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In alchemy, putrefaction is the same as fermentation, basically meaning to allow the substance to rot or decompose.
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Alchemy - Fermentation - Rot - Decompose
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