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decay
the organic phenomenon of rotting
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noun
the organic phenomenon of rotting
noun
a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current
noun
the process of gradually becoming inferior
noun
the spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation
noun
an inferior state resulting from the process of decaying
“the corpse was in an advanced state of decay”
verb
fall into decay or ruin
“The unoccupied house started to decay”
verb
lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current
“the particles disintegrated during the nuclear fission process”
verb
undergo decay or decomposition
“The body started to decay and needed to be cremated”
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the corpse was in an advanced state of decay
the house had fallen into a serious state of decay and disrepair
The unoccupied house started to decay
the particles disintegrated during the nuclear fission process
The body started to decay and needed to be cremated
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