decay (Meaning)
decay (n)
the process of gradually becoming inferior
a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current
the organic phenomenon of rotting
an inferior state resulting from the process of decaying
the spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation
decay (v)
lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current
fall into decay or ruin
undergo decay or decomposition
decay (v. i.)
To pass gradually from a sound, prosperous, or perfect state, to one of imperfection, adversity, or dissolution; to waste away; to decline; to fail; to become weak, corrupt, or disintegrated; to rot; to perish; as, a tree decays; fortunes decay; hopes decay.
decay (v. t.)
To cause to decay; to impair.
To destroy.
decay (n.)
Gradual failure of health, strength, soundness, prosperity, or of any species of excellence or perfection; tendency toward dissolution or extinction; corruption; rottenness; decline; deterioration; as, the decay of the body; the decay of virtue; the decay of the Roman empire; a castle in decay.
Destruction; death.
Cause of decay.
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decay Sentence Examples
- The decay of organic matter in the forest contributes to nutrient cycling in the ecosystem.
- Dental decay is a common dental issue caused by the buildup of plaque and bacteria on teeth.
- The abandoned house showed signs of decay, with peeling paint and rotting wood.
- Radioactive decay is a natural process by which unstable atoms lose energy and transform into different elements.
- Urban decay is a phenomenon characterized by the deterioration of infrastructure and decline in urban areas.
- The decay of radioactive isotopes can be measured to determine the age of geological samples.
- Economic decay in rural communities can lead to unemployment and poverty.
- The decay of moral values in society is a concern for many social commentators.
- The gradual decay of a star results in the formation of a white dwarf or a black hole.
- Tooth decay can be prevented through regular brushing, flossing, and dental check-ups.
FAQs About the word decay
the process of gradually becoming inferior, a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current, the organic phenomenon of rotting, an inferior state resulting f
deterioration, decaying, weakening,decline, exhaustion, declension, debilitation, degeneration, regression, drooping
revitalization, progress, recuperation, improvement,improvement, rehabilitation, revitalization, recuperation, recovery, progress
The decay of organic matter in the forest contributes to nutrient cycling in the ecosystem.
Dental decay is a common dental issue caused by the buildup of plaque and bacteria on teeth.
The abandoned house showed signs of decay, with peeling paint and rotting wood.
Radioactive decay is a natural process by which unstable atoms lose energy and transform into different elements.
