decay, decompose, rot, putrefy, spoil mean to undergo destructive dissolution. decay implies a slow change from a state of soundness or perfection.

The bacteria live on food particles and produce acid that decays the enamel on your teeth. The flesh on a dead body decays very rapidly. It's sad to watch a beautiful rose wither and decay in such a short …

Decay has wide application but often suggests partial deterioration short of complete destruction: "A decaying dam is an accident waiting to happen" (George Black).

2 days ago · Noun decay (countable and uncountable, plural decays) (ecology, medicine) The process or result of being gradually decomposed; rot, decomposition.

There are 13 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun decay, six of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

To cause to decay. n. 1. a. The destruction or decomposition of organic matter as a result of bacterial or fungal action; rot.

Decay, decompose, disintegrate, rot imply a deterioration or falling away from a sound condition. Decay implies either entire or partial deterioration by progressive natural changes: Teeth decay.

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DECAY meaning: 1 : to be slowly destroyed by natural processes to be slowly broken down by the natural processes that destroy a dead plant or body; 2 : to slowly lose strength, health, etc.

The bacteria live on food particles and produce acid that decays the enamel on your teeth. The flesh on a dead body decays very rapidly. It's sad to watch a beautiful rose wither and decay in such a short …