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to rot
01
(far) marcire
to become destroyed, often due to the action of bacteria or fungi over time
Intransitive
1.1
(far) marcire
to cause a particular thing to decay or decompose
02
marcire, decomporre
to deteriorate and go to ruin due to neglect
Intransitive
Rot
01
putrefazione
the process of being destroyed via natural causes
02
marciume, decomposizione
a state of decay usually accompanied by an offensive odor
03
assurdità, fesseria
unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements)
rot
v
rotatory
adj
rotatory
adj
rotted
adj
rotted
adj
rotter
n
rotter
n
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The damp wood is currently rotting in the neglected shed.
The fallen tree was rotting away, returning nutrients to the soil.
If not refrigerated, food can quickly rot.
The neglected vegetables in the compost bin are currently rotting, turning into nutrient-rich soil.
The lack of airflow in the storage room rotted the fabric of the old books.
