Hanapin
to decay
01
mabulok, nawasak
to be gradually damaged or destroyed as a result of natural processes
Intransitive
1.1
nawala, pumangit
(of a structure or an area) to become worse gradually
02
mabulok, masira
to cause gradual destruction or damage of something
Transitive: to decay sth
03
mabulok, masira
(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
Decay
01
pagkasira, pagbaba
a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current
02
pagkasira, pagbabagsak
the process of gradually becoming inferior
03
pagkabulok, pagkawasak
the organic phenomenon of rotting
04
pagkawasak, paglansag
the spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation
05
pagkabulok, pagbaba
an inferior state resulting from the process of decaying
decay
v
decayed
adj
decayed
adj
Halimbawa
The old building is currently decaying due to weathering.
The untreated metal was decaying slowly in the corrosive environment.
The fallen leaves have decayed, enriching the soil with nutrients.
Over the years, the ancient ruins decayed into partial structures.
Wood can decay if left untreated and exposed to moisture.
