Synonyms: decay, decomposition
Definition: the organic phenomenon of rotting
Similar words: organic phenomenon
Definition: (biology) a natural phenomenon involving living plants and animals
Definition: a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current
Synonyms: decay
Definition: the process of gradually becoming inferior
Similar words: natural action, natural process, action, activity
Definition: a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)
Usage: the action of natural forces; volcanic activity
Synonyms: decay, disintegration, radioactive decay
Definition: the spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation
Similar words: nuclear reaction
Definition: (physics) a process that alters the energy or structure or composition of atomic nuclei
Synonyms: 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
Similar words: unsoundness
Definition: a condition of damage or decay
Synonyms: dilapidate, crumble, decay
Definition: fall into decay or ruin
Usage: The unoccupied house started to decay
Similar words: change
Definition: undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
Usage: She changed completely as she grew older; The weather changed last night
Synonyms: disintegrate, decay, decompose
Definition: lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current
Usage: the particles disintegrated during the nuclear fission process
Similar words: change integrity
Definition: change in physical make-up
Synonyms: decay
Definition: undergo decay or decomposition
Usage: The body started to decay and needed to be cremated
Similar words: change
Definition: undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
Usage: She changed completely as she grew older; The weather changed last night