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to rot
1.1
to cause a particular thing to decay or decompose
Example
The lack of airflow in the storage room rotted the fabric of the old books.
The damp conditions in the basement rotted the wooden beams, causing structural damage to the house.
Inadequate drainage around the foundation can rot the building materials, leading to water damage and deterioration of the structure.
Neglecting to refrigerate the leftovers promptly can rot the food.
Excessive watering of plants can rot their roots, depriving them of oxygen and causing them to decay in the soil.
Rot
Example
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.
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