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to decay
01
разрушаться
to be gradually damaged or destroyed as a result of natural processes
Intransitive
1.1
разрушаться
(of a structure or an area) to become worse gradually
02
разлагаться
to cause gradual destruction or damage of something
Transitive: to decay sth
03
распадаться, декать
(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
распад, уменьшение
a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current
02
разложение, упадок
the process of gradually becoming inferior
03
распад, гниение
the organic phenomenon of rotting
04
распад, диссоциация
the spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation
05
разложение, упадок
an inferior state resulting from the process of decaying
decay
v
decayed
adj
decayed
adj
Пример
The untreated metal was decaying slowly in the corrosive environment.
The old building is currently decaying due to weathering.
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.