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Definitions and Meaning of decay in English

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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

Wordnet

decay (v)

lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current

fall into decay or ruin

undergo decay or decomposition

Webster

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.

Webster

decay (v. t.)

To cause to decay; to impair.

To destroy.

Webster

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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