Zoeken
to decay
01
verderven
to be gradually damaged or destroyed as a result of natural processes
1.1
vervallen
(of a structure or an area) to become worse gradually
Voorbeeld
Without proper maintenance, the historic church began to decay.
In the absence of regular upkeep, the wooden pier decayed.
Over the years, the abandoned house decayed, its walls crumbling and its roof sagging.
As economic opportunities dwindled, the industrial district decayed, with factories closing down and infrastructure falling into disrepair.
02
afbreken
to cause gradual destruction or damage of something
03
vervallen
(of a radioactive substance) undergoe fission or emits radiation, resulting in the transformation of its atomic nucleus into a different element or isotope
01
verval
a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current
02
verval
the process of gradually becoming inferior
03
verval
the organic phenomenon of rotting
04
verval
the spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation
05
ontleding
an inferior state resulting from the process of decaying
Voorbeeld
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.
