DECAY

(noun) the organic phenomenon of rotting
synonyms : decomposition
(noun) a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current
synonyms : decline
(noun) the process of gradually becoming inferior
(noun) the spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation
synonyms : disintegration , radioactive decay
(noun) 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"
(verb) fall into decay or ruin
"The unoccupied house started to decay"
synonyms : crumble , dilapidate
(verb) lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current
"the particles disintegrated during the nuclear fission process"
synonyms : decompose , disintegrate
(verb) undergo decay or decomposition
"The body started to decay and needed to be cremated"

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