Bacterize (Verb)
Meaning
Subject to the action of bacteria.
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The decaying flesh began to bacterize, emitting a foul odor that attracted nearby scavengers.
- After several days of storage at room temperature, the leftovers started to bacterize and became inedible.
- Leaving the fruit exposed for too long allowed it to bacterize, resulting in a moldy exterior.
- The doctor explained that the wound would begin to bacterize if not properly treated and bandaged.
- When left on its own for an extended period, the organic matter began to break down and bacterize.