dry-rot

• Глагол, означающий гнить или вызывать гниение, обычно древесины или органического материала, из-за роста грибка в сухих условиях.

A verb meaning to decay or cause to decay, typically in wood or organic material, due to fungal growth in dry conditions.

1. Affect with dry rotC1formal

   To decay or cause decay in wood or other organic material due to fungal growth, typically in damp conditions.

   Поразить сухой гнилью

   • The old shed was completely dry-rotted after years of neglect.
   • If you don't treat the wood, it will dry-rot over time.
   • The damp basement caused the floorboards to dry-rot.