Definitions
of decay
1. [n] - an inferior state resulting from the process of decaying 2. [n] - the spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation 3. [n] - the process of gradually becoming inferior 4. [n] - a gradual decrease 5. [n] - the organic phenomenon of rotting 6. [v] - undergo decay or decomposition 7. [v] - fall into decay or ruin
Quotes
- Example use of the word decay1. as of stored charge or current 2. the corpse was in an advanced state of decay 3. the house had fallen into a serious state of decay and disrepair 4. The unoccupied house started to decay
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