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

Symbolically, this process can be expressed by the following differential equation, where N is the quantity and λ (lambda) is a positive rate called the exponential decay constant, disintegration …

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 …

decay, decompose, rot, putrefy, and spoil mean to slowly fall apart and become destroyed by natural processes. decay is the most general of these terms. It often suggests a slow change …

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

4 days ago · decay (third-person singular simple present decays, present participle decaying, simple past and past participle decayed) (intransitive) To deteriorate, to get worse, to lose …

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.

Decay refers to the gradual breakdown or decline of something, often due to natural processes.

Decay is also a noun. When not removed, plaque causes tooth decay and gum disease.

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