Decay Meaning

There are 8 meaning(s) for word Decay

Meaning 1 : the spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation

    Synonyms : disintegration,  radioactive decay
Meaning 2 : the organic phenomenon of rotting

    Synonyms : decomposition
Meaning 3 : lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current

    Synonyms : decompose,  disintegrate
Meaning 4 : fall into decay or ruin

    Example : The unoccupied house started to decay

    Synonyms : crumble,  dilapidate
Meaning 5 : a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current

    Synonyms : decline
Meaning 6 : an inferior state resulting from the process of decaying

    Example : the corpse was in an advanced state of decay,the house had fallen into a serious state of decay and disrepair

Meaning 7 : the process of gradually becoming inferior

Meaning 8 : undergo decay or decomposition

    Example : The body started to decay and needed to be cremated


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