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Feb 12, 2012
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pu•trid



Pronunciation: (pyOO'trid), [key]
—adj.
1. in a state of foul decay or decomposition, as animal or vegetable matter; rotten.
2. of, pertaining to, or attended by putrefaction.
3. having the odor of decaying flesh.
4. thoroughly corrupt, depraved, or evil.
5. of very low quality; rotten.

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