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moulder

/ˈməʊl.dər/

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verb

/ˈməʊl.dər/C2formalbritish
  • ruГлагол, означающий медленно разлагаться или гнить, часто из-за пренебрежения или отсутствия использования.

A verb meaning to decay or rot slowly, often due to neglect or lack of use.

  1. Decay or decomposeC1formalbritish

    To slowly decay, rot, or break down into smaller parts, often due to age or neglect.

    ruГнить

    • The old wooden shed began to moulder in the damp climate.
    • Leaves moulder on the forest floor, enriching the soil.
    • Forgotten documents moulder in the basement archives.

    Synonymscorruptcrumbledecaydecomposedisintegrateperishputrefyrot

Forms
  • mouldered past participle
  • mouldered past simple
  • mouldering present participle
  • moulders third person singular