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

DECAYING definition: 1. present participle of decay 2. to become gradually damaged, worse, or less; to cause something…. Learn more.

decaying (dɪˈkeɪɪŋ) adj 1. rotting as a result of bacterial, fungal, or chemical action; decomposing 2. declining gradually in health, prosperity, excellence, etc

DECAY definition: to become decomposed; rot. See examples of decay used in a sentence.

2 meanings: 1. rotting as a result of bacterial, fungal, or chemical action; decomposing 2. declining gradually in health,.... Click for more definitions.

Definition of decay noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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 …

decaying definition: undergoing decomposition or rot. Check meanings, examples, usage tips, pronunciation, domains, related words.

She believes that the moral fiber of our society is decaying. our decaying public school system His mind/health is beginning to decay. [= decline]

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024 de•cay (di kā′), v.i. Microbiology to become decomposed; rot: vegetation that was decaying. to decline in …