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adjective
- 1. rotting or decomposing through the action of bacteria and fungi: "the odour of decaying fish" Similar
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DECAYING definition: 1. present participle of decay 2. to become gradually damaged, worse, or less; to cause something…. Learn more.
1. : to undergo decomposition. decaying fruit. Her teeth were decaying. … most isotopes of copper decay quickly, but two are stable: Cu-63 and Cu-65. David E. Thomas. 2. : to decline in health, strength, or vigor. Her mind is beginning to decay with age. believes that the moral fiber of our society is decaying. 3. : to fall into ruin.
to become gradually damaged, worse, or less; to cause something to do this: Sugar makes your teeth decay. The role of the extended family has been decaying for some time. Pollution has decayed the surface of the stonework on the front of the cathedral. the smell of decaying meat. [ I ] physics specialized.
to become gradually damaged, worse, or less; to cause something to do this: Sugar makes your teeth decay. The role of the extended family has been decaying for some time. Pollution has decayed the surface of the stonework on the front of the cathedral. the smell of decaying meat.
de·cay. (dĭ-kā′) v. de·cayed, de·cay·ing, de·cays. v.intr. 1. Biology To break down into component parts; rot. 2. Physics To disintegrate in a process of radioactive decay or particle decay. 3. Electronics To decrease gradually in magnitude. Used of voltage or current. 4. Aerospace To decrease in orbit. Used of an artificial satellite. 5.
decaying in British English. (dɪˈkeɪɪŋ ) adjective. 1. rotting as a result of bacterial, fungal, or chemical action; decomposing. 2. declining gradually in health, prosperity, excellence, etc. Collins English Dictionary.
noun. decomposition; rot: Decay made the wood unsuitable for use. Synonyms: putrefaction. a gradual falling into an inferior condition; progressive decline: the decay of international relations; the decay of the Aztec civilizations. decline in or loss of strength, health, intellect, etc.: His mental decay is distressing.
