putrefactive bacteria; putrefying bacteria
Technical term for bacteria that cause decay or putrefaction. Often used in food science, microbiology, and hygiene contexts. The synonym 腐敗細菌 (ふはいさいきん) is also used.
See also: 腐敗細菌 (ふはいさいきん)
To suppress the growth of putrefactive bacteria, food must be refrigerated.
This research investigates the types of putrefactive bacteria and their activity conditions.
Compound of 腐敗 (ふはい, 'putrefaction') + 菌 (きん, 'bacteria'). The term is a straightforward technical coinage.