Bacterise (Verb)
Meaning
Subject to the action of bacteria.
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The milk has begun to bacterise after being left at room temperature for several hours.
- If food is not stored properly it will soon bacterise and be inedible.
- Bacteria naturally present in the intestines can help to bacterise undigested carbohydrates.
- The meat had started to bacterise and had to be discarded for safety reasons.
- Foods with high water content can easily bacterise if they are not refrigerated promptly.