decaying
dɪˈkeɪɪŋ
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Definition of decaying - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
organic matterundergoing decomposition or rot
  • The decaying leaves covered the forest floor.
decomposing putrefying rotting
2.
buildingsdeteriorating in condition or quality
  • The decaying mansion stood abandoned for years.
3.
societydeclining in status or influence
  • The decaying empire struggled to maintain control.
declining degenerating deteriorating

Noun

generalthe process of breaking down or deteriorating
  • The decaying of leaves enriches the soil.
ampoule phial
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Origin of decaying

Old French, decair (to fall away)

Terms with decaying included in their meaning

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decay
decaying of organic material
decaying fruit
too ripe and beginning to decay
food
prevented from decaying or spoiling for future use
organic decay
process of decaying or rotting
aging
decaying or deteriorating over time
biology
larva of a fly, typically found in decaying matter
smell
emitting a foul odor like decaying matter
animal feeder
animal that eats dead or decaying matter

Examples of decaying in a sentence

  • The smell of decaying fruit filled the room.
  • The decaying factory awaits demolition.
  • They repaired the decaying roof before winter.
  • The decaying neighborhood was once vibrant and lively.
  • A decaying political system can lead to unrest.
  • The decaying of the pier worried the engineers.

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  1. French:en décomposition, décomposition, ...
  2. German:verrottend, Verfall, ...
  3. Italian:marcescente, decomposizione, ...
  4. Spanish:en descomposición, descomposición, ...
  5. Portuguese:em decomposição, decomposição, ...
  6. Chinese:腐烂的, 腐烂, ...
  7. Japanese:腐敗した, 劣化, ...
  8. Arabic:مُتَعَفِّن, تَحَلُّل, ...
  9. Hebrew:נִרְקָב, רִקָּבוֹן, ...
  10. Russian:гниющий, разложение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:гнилий, розпад, ...
  12. Hindi:सड़ता हुआ, सड़न, ...
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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