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decay

British pronunciation/dɪkˈe‍ɪ/
American pronunciation/dɪˈkeɪ/
to decay
[VERB]
MAIN VERB
1

lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current

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2

to be gradually damaged or destroyed as a result of natural processes

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2.1

(of a structure or an area) to become worse gradually

synonyms : crumble
dilapidate
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3

to cause something gradual destruction or damage

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Decay
[NOUN]
1

a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current

synonyms : decline
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2

the process of gradually becoming inferior

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3

the organic phenomenon of rotting

synonyms : decomposition
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4

the spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation

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5

an inferior state resulting from the process of decaying

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Examples
1The distinctive smell of decaying gulfweed is often associated with coastal areas.
2The undead are decaying human corpses.
3Physical things decay.
4Matter decays.
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