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decay
noun(de-cay)
the spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation
Synonyms: disintegration, radioactive decay,
decay
noun(de-cay)
the organic phenomenon of rotting
Synonyms: decomposition,
decay
verb(de-cay)
lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current
Synonyms: decompose, disintegrate,
decay
verb(de-cay)
fall into decay or ruin
Synonyms: crumble, dilapidate,
Examples:
The unoccupied house started to decay.
decay
noun(de-cay)
a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current
Synonyms: decline,
decay
noun(de-cay)
an inferior state resulting from the process of decaying
Examples:
The corpse was in an advanced state of decay.
The house had fallen into a serious state of decay and disrepair.
decay
noun(de-cay)
the process of gradually becoming inferior
decay
verb(de-cay)
undergo decay or decomposition
Examples:
The body started to decay and needed to be cremated.

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