putrefier

/py.trɪˈfɪjər/

Definitions

1. noun

Something that causes or promotes the process of putrefaction, especially a substance or agent that induces decay or decomposition.

“The bacteria acted as a putrefier in the rotting food, breaking it down into simpler compounds.”

Synonyms

  • corrupter
  • decomposer

Antonyms

  • conservationist
  • preservative