n. a gradual sinking and wasting away of mind or body; v. fall into ruin; undergo decomposition; break down or rot
The dentist treated her for tooth decay. OR The vegetation began to decay.
The dentist treated her for tooth decay. OR The vegetation began to decay.
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What does decay mean?
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The weak nuclear force is responsible for radioactive decay.
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The delapidated house started to decay.
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The vegetation began to decay.
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decline; crumble; rot; spoil
improvement
2 syllables
de-cay
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