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 chemical …

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

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

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

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

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 excellence, …

Sep 28, 2024 · Definitions and other text are available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License; additional terms may apply. By using this site, you agree to the Terms of Use …

Synonyms for DECAYING: deterioration, decay, weakening, decline, degeneration, debilitation, exhaustion, ebbing; Antonyms of DECAYING: improvement, rehabilitation, recovery, revitalization, …