decay implies a slow change from a state of soundness or perfection. decompose stresses a breaking down by chemical change and when applied to organic matter a corruption. rot is a …

DECAYING definition: 1. present participle of decay 2. to become gradually damaged, worse, or less; to cause something…. Learn more.

decaying (dɪˈkeɪɪŋ) adj 1. rotting as a result of bacterial, fungal, or chemical action; decomposing 2. declining gradually in health, prosperity, excellence, etc

decompose stresses that bacteria, worms, insects, etc., are destroying and breaking apart something that is dead. Eventually the vegetation decomposes and is mixed with dirt and used …

Definition of 'decaying' decaying in British English (dɪˈkeɪɪŋ ) adjective

verb (used without object) to become decomposed; rot. vegetation that was decaying.

Synonyms for DECAYING: deterioration, decay, weakening, decline, degeneration, debilitation, exhaustion, ebbing; Antonyms of DECAYING: improvement, rehabilitation, recovery, …

Sugar makes your teeth decay. The role of the extended family has been decaying for some time. Pollution has decayed the surface of the stonework on the front of the cathedral.

Definition of decay noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

When something such as a dead body, a dead plant, or a tooth decays, it is gradually destroyed by a natural process. You need to protect your teeth from decaying.