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to decay
01
förfalla
to be gradually damaged or destroyed as a result of natural processes
1.1
förfalla
(of a structure or an area) to become worse gradually
Exempel
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
förstöra
to cause gradual destruction or damage of something
03
nedbryta
(of a radioactive substance) undergoe fission or emits radiation, resulting in the transformation of its atomic nucleus into a different element or isotope
Decay
01
nedbrytning
a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current
02
förfall
the process of gradually becoming inferior
03
nedbrytning
the organic phenomenon of rotting
04
nedbrytning
the spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation
05
förfall
an inferior state resulting from the process of decaying
Exempel
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.
