Main entry: decay, decomposition
Definition: the organic phenomenon of rotting
Definition: a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current
Main entry: decay
Definition: the process of gradually becoming inferior
Main entry: decay, disintegration, radioactive decay
Definition: the spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation
Main entry: decay
Definition: an inferior state resulting from the process of decaying
Usage: the corpse was in an advanced state of decay; the house had fallen into a serious state of decay and disrepair
Main entry: dilapidate, crumble, decay
Definition: fall into decay or ruin
Usage: The unoccupied house started to decay
Main entry: disintegrate, decay, decompose
Definition: lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current
Usage: the particles disintegrated during the nuclear fission process
Main entry: decay
Definition: undergo decay or decomposition
Usage: The body started to decay and needed to be cremated