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decay


Definition: Meaning of, decay in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / dɪˈkeɪ /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
decay decayed decayed
Present Participle Third Person Singular
decaying decays
  1. [intransitive and transitive] to be slowly destroyed by a natural chemical process, or to make something do this [↪  rot]
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  2. [intransitive] if buildings, structures, or areas decay, their condition gradually becomes worse
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  3. [intransitive] if traditional beliefs, standards etc decay, people do not believe in them or support them any more [=  decline]
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  1. the natural chemical change that causes the slow destruction of something
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  2. the gradual destruction of buildings, structures etc because they have not been cared for
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  3. the gradual destruction of ideas, beliefs, social or political systems etc
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decay used in phrases

  • alpha decay (noun)
    1. radioactive decay of an atomic nucleus that is accompanied by the emission of an alpha particle
  • beta decay (noun)
    1. radioactive decay of an atomic nucleus that is accompanied by the emission of a beta particle
  • exponential decay (noun)
    1. a decrease that follows an exponential function
  • radioactive decay (noun)
    1. the spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation
  • tooth decay (noun)
    1. soft decayed area in a tooth; progressive decay can lead to the death of the tooth
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