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to decay
01
deteriorarse
to be gradually damaged or destroyed as a result of natural processes
Intransitive
Ejemplos
The fallen leaves have decayed, enriching the soil with nutrients.
Las hojas caídas se han descompuesto, enriqueciendo el suelo con nutrientes.
1.1
deteriorarse
(of a structure or an area) to become worse gradually
Intransitive
Ejemplos
Without maintenance, the bridge will decay and collapse.
Sin mantenimiento, el puente se deteriorará y se derrumbará.
02
descomponer, deteriorar
to cause gradual destruction or damage of something
Transitive: to decay sth
Ejemplos
Improper food storage can decay fruits and vegetables, leading to spoilage and the growth of harmful bacteria.
El almacenamiento inadecuado de los alimentos puede descomponer las frutas y verduras, lo que lleva a su deterioro y al crecimiento de bacterias dañinas.
03
desintegrarse, descomponerse
(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
Ejemplos
Carbon-14 decays into nitrogen-14 through beta decay, emitting a beta particle.
El carbono-14 se desintegra en nitrógeno-14 mediante desintegración beta, emitiendo una partícula beta.
Decay
01
a gradual decrease in stored charge, current, or signal strength
Ejemplos
Battery decay is faster in high temperatures.
02
the gradual process of decline, deterioration, or loss of quality, and the resulting inferior state
Ejemplos
The team experienced skill decay after months without practice.
03
the decomposition or rotting of organic matter
Ejemplos
Leaves undergo decay on the forest floor.
04
the spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance, emitting ionizing radiation
Ejemplos
Decay of isotopes releases alpha and beta particles.
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