decayed
dɪˈkeɪd
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Definition of decayed - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
rotten decomposeddamaged by natural processes of decomposition
  • The decayed leaves enriched the forest soil..
decomposed putrid rotten
2.
worn outhaving deteriorated or become less effective over time
  • The decayed infrastructure caused many transportation issues..
degraded deteriorated
3.
social statusDatedreduced in circumstances, having lost status or fortuneDated
  • The decayed mansion stood as a reminder of past wealth.
deteriorated impoverished
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Origin of decayed

Latin, decayed (to fall away)

Terms with decayed included in their meaning

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agriculture
decayed organic material used as a plant fertilizer
agriculture
add decayed plant matter to soil to enrich it
freshness
not decayed or decomposed
bogn.
wetland
wet spongy ground with decayed plants and soft mud
decayed
fallen into disrepair or decay
fuel source
decayed vegetable matter used as fuel
rottenadj.
spoiled state
decayed or decomposed
spoiled food
egg that has decayed and smells bad

Examples of decayed in a sentence

  • They found decayed fruit in the abandoned orchard.
  • The decayed building was deemed unsafe.
  • Decayed teeth can cause severe pain.
  • The decayed aristocrat lived in a small apartment.
  • Their decayed status was evident in their lifestyle.

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  1. French:décomposé, délabré, ...
  2. German:verrottet, marode, ...
  3. Italian:decomposto, logoro, ...
  4. Spanish:podrido, desgastado, ...
  5. Portuguese:apodrecido, degradado, ...
  6. Chinese:腐败的, 衰败的, ...
  7. Japanese:腐った, 老朽化した, ...
  8. Arabic:متحلل, فَاسِدٌ, ...
  9. Hebrew:רָקוּב, בָּלוּי, ...
  10. Russian:разложившийся, обветшалый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:розкладений, зруйнований, ...
  12. Hindi:सड़ा हुआ, जर्जर, ...
decay
dɪˈkeɪ

Definition of decay - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
decompositionprocess of rotting or decomposing organic matter
  • The decay of the fallen leaves was evident.
decomposition putrefaction
2.
tooth damageTECH.deterioration of tooth structure due to bacterial activityTECH.
  • The dentist found decay in my back tooth.
3.
gradual declineslow worsening in condition or quality over time
  • The building showed signs of decay after many years.
decline deterioration

Verb

intr.
1.
deteriorationdecline in quality or strength
  • The old building started to decay over the years.
decline deteriorate
2.
biological breakdownundergo decomposition
  • Leaves decay faster in a moist environment..
decompose rot spoil
3.
scienceTECH.undergo radioactive disintegrationTECH.
  • The unstable isotope will decay over time.
decompose disintegrate
4.
energyTECH.lose stored energy or chargeTECH.
  • The battery will decay if not used.
deplete discharge dissipate
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Expressions with decay

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loss of good values or right behavior in people or society
Many worry about the moral decay in modern society.
gradually become damaged or ruined
The old house began to fall into decay after years of neglect.
decrease in effectiveness over time
The time decay of the medication required patients to take it more frequently.
damage to teeth from bacteria causing a dental condition
Tooth decay can lead to pain and cavities.
slow damage of teeth caused by bacteria and acids in the mouth
Regular brushing and flossing help prevent dental decay in children and adults.
radioactive decay emitting an alpha particle
Alpha decay occurs in heavy elements like uranium.

Origin of decay

Old French, decair (to fall away)

Examples of decay in a sentence

  • Scientists studied the decay in the forest ecosystem.
  • Too much sugar can lead to tooth decay.
  • The filling stopped the decay from spreading.
  • There was visible decay in the old books.
  • Moral decay worried the community leaders.
  • The decay rate affects the material's stability.

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  1. French:décomposition, se dégrader, ...
  2. German:Zersetzung, verfallen, ...
  3. Italian:decomposizione, degradarsi, ...
  4. Spanish:descomposición, deteriorarse, ...
  5. Portuguese:decomposição, deteriorar-se, ...
  6. Chinese:腐烂, 消耗, ...
  7. Japanese:腐敗, 劣化する, ...
  8. Arabic:تَحَلُّل, تَدَهْوَرَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:רִקָּבוֹן, לְהִתְדַּרְדֵּר, ...
  10. Russian:гниение, разрушаться, ...
  11. Ukrainian:гниття, руйнуватися, ...
  12. Hindi:सड़न, क्षय होना, ...
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