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Meaning & Definition of Decay in English

English

Decay

/dɪke/

noun

1. The process of gradually becoming inferior

synonym:
  • decay

2. A gradual decrease

  • As of stored charge or current
synonym:
  • decay,
  • decline

3. The organic phenomenon of rotting

synonym:
  • decay,
  • decomposition

4. An inferior state resulting from the process of decaying

  • "The corpse was in an advanced state of decay"
  • "The house had fallen into a serious state of decay and disrepair"
synonym:
  • decay

5. The spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation

synonym:
  • decay,
  • radioactive decay,
  • disintegration

verb

1. Lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current

  • "The particles disintegrated during the nuclear fission process"
synonym:
  • disintegrate,
  • decay,
  • decompose

2. Fall into decay or ruin

  • "The unoccupied house started to decay"
synonym:
  • decay,
  • crumble,
  • dilapidate

3. Undergo decay or decomposition

  • "The body started to decay and needed to be cremated"
synonym:
  • decay

Examples of using

We have to pick those apples right now, otherwise they'll decay.
The apple has begun to decay.
Fruits tend to decay soon.