1. (noun)decay the process of gradually becoming inferior Synonyms: disintegration, decomposition, radioactive decay, decline
2. (noun)decay, decline a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current Synonyms: disintegration, fall, decay, downslope, descent, radioactive decay, decomposition, declension, decline, declivity, declination, diminution
3. (noun)decay, decomposition the organic phenomenon of rotting Synonyms: disintegration, chemical decomposition reaction, decomposition, putrefaction, radioactive decay, vector decomposition, decline, rot, rotting, decay, decomposition reaction
4. (noun)decay an inferior state resulting from the process of decaying Synonyms: disintegration, decomposition, radioactive decay, decline
5. (verb)decay, radioactive decay, disintegration the spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation Synonyms: disintegration, decomposition, radioactive decay, decline, decay, annihilation, dissolution
1. decay Rot is a strong word, ordinarily esteemed coarse, but on occasion capable of approved emphatic use; as, "the name of the wicked shall rot," Prov. x, 7; decay and decompose are now common eu Synonyms: decay, corrupt, decompose, molder, putrefy, rot, spoil
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