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decay
'decay' - used as a noun
1. the process of gradually becoming inferior
2. a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current
3. the organic phenomenon of rotting
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
5. the spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation

'decay' - used as a verb
6. lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current
7. fall into decay or ruin
The unoccupied house started to decay
8. undergo decay or decomposition
The body started to decay and needed to be cremated

derived forms
1. Decay / Plural
decays
2. Decay / Past
decayed
3. Decay / Third Person
decays
4. Decay / Present Participle
decaying
Variations of 'decay'
 
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