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Decay

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Definitions for Decay

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

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