decay
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- n the process of gradually becoming inferior
- n a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current
- n the organic phenomenon of rotting
- n an inferior state resulting from the process of decaying
the corpse was in an advanced state of decay
the house had fallen into a serious state of decay and disrepair - n the spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation
- v lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current
- v fall into decay or ruin
The unoccupied house started to decay - v undergo decay or decomposition
The body started to decay and needed to be cremated
- Said he: "The amount of caries decay is less in mottled enamel areas than in normal areas.
- Gradually these "transuranium" elements disappeared, decomposing by radioactive decay into lighter and more stable elements.
- Eventually, even these will decay, leaving a featureless, infinitely large void.