decay
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British pronunciation
/dɪˈkeɪ/

Definition und Bedeutung von „decay“ im Englischen

to decay
01

verrotten, zerfallen

to be gradually damaged or destroyed as a result of natural processes
Intransitive
example
Beispiele
Wood can decay if left untreated and exposed to moisture.
Holz kann verrotten, wenn es unbehandelt bleibt und Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt ist.
The old building is currently decaying due to weathering.
Das alte Gebäude verfällt derzeit aufgrund von Verwitterung.
1.1

verfallen, verrotten

(of a structure or an area) to become worse gradually
Intransitive
to decay definition and meaning
example
Beispiele
The old house began to decay after years of neglect.
Das alte Haus begann zu verfallen, nachdem es jahrelang vernachlässigt worden war.
The abandoned buildings slowly decayed over time.
Die verlassenen Gebäude verfielen langsam im Laufe der Zeit.
02

zerfallen, verderben

to cause gradual destruction or damage of something
Transitive: to decay sth
example
Beispiele
Neglecting proper dental hygiene can decay tooth enamel, leading to cavities and eventual tooth loss.
Die Vernachlässigung der richtigen Zahnhygiene kann den Zahnschmelz zerstören, was zu Karies und schließlich zum Zahnverlust führt.
Moisture and lack of ventilation can decay wooden furniture, causing it to warp, mold, and deteriorate over time.
Feuchtigkeit und mangelnde Belüftung können Holzmöbel verrotten lassen, was mit der Zeit zu Verformungen, Schimmel und Verschlechterung führt.
03

zerfallen, sich zersetzen

(of a radioactive substance) undergoe fission or emits radiation, resulting in the transformation of its atomic nucleus into a different element or isotope
Intransitive: to decay into an element or isotope
example
Beispiele
Uranium-238 decays into thorium-234 through a process of alpha decay.
Uran-238 zerfällt durch einen Prozess des Alpha-Zerfalls in Thorium-234.
Radon-222 decays into polonium-218 through alpha decay, releasing an alpha particle and decreasing its atomic number by two.
Radon-222 zerfällt durch Alphazerfall in Polonium-218, gibt ein Alphateilchen ab und verringert seine Ordnungszahl um zwei.
01

a gradual decrease in stored charge, current, or signal strength

example
Beispiele
The capacitor showed slow decay of its charge.
Signal decay over long wires can reduce performance.
02

the gradual process of decline, deterioration, or loss of quality, and the resulting inferior state

example
Beispiele
The moral decay of society concerned the philosopher.
The building showed signs of structural decay.
03

the decomposition or rotting of organic matter

example
Beispiele
The fruit was soft and showed signs of decay.
Tooth decay is a common problem in children.
04

the spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance, emitting ionizing radiation

example
Beispiele
Uranium undergoes radioactive decay over millions of years.
The half-life of a substance is measured by its decay.
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