decayed

Describes something that has undergone decomposition or rot, often referring to organic matter or structures that have deteriorated over time.

ruОписывает то, что подверглось разложению или гниению, часто относится к органическим веществам или структурам, которые со временем разрушились.esDescribe algo que ha sufrido descomposición o putrefacción, frecuentemente referido a materia orgánica o estructuras que se han deteriorado con el tiempo.frQualifie ce qui a subi une décomposition ou une pourriture, souvent en parlant de matières organiques ou de structures qui se sont dégradées avec le temps.deBeschreibt etwas, das verfallen, verrottet oder zersetzt ist, oft organische Stoffe oder Strukturen, die mit der Zeit zerfallen sind.ptDescreve algo que passou por decomposição ou apodrecimento, geralmente matéria orgânica ou estruturas que se deterioraram com o tempo.zh指已经腐烂、腐败或变质，通常用于有机物或结构随时间而损坏、衰败的情况。arيصف شيئًا تعرّض للتحلل أو العفن، وغالبًا ما يُستعمل للأشياء العضوية أو البُنى التي تفسّخت بمرور الوقت. ويُستعمل أيضًا لما بلي وتفتّت من الأنسجة أو المواد.

1. Rotten or decomposed B1 formal

   Having undergone decomposition or rot, often due to age or bacterial action.

   • The old wooden fence was decayed and falling apart.
   • They found a decayed log in the forest.
   • The fruit had become decayed and smelled terrible.

   ruГнилойesPodrido o descompuestofrpourri, décomposédeVerfaultptPodrezh腐烂的arمتفسخ

   Synonymes: corruptedmoldymouldyputridrancidrottenspoiled

   Antonymes: freshsound

2. Deteriorated or weakened B2 formal

   Having declined in quality, strength, or condition over time.

   • The decayed infrastructure of the city needs urgent repairs.
   • His health was decayed after years of neglect.
   • The once-grand mansion now stood decayed and abandoned.

   ruРазрушенныйesdeteriorado o debilitadofrdétérioré, délabrédeVerfallenptDecadentezh衰败的arمُتَدَهْوِر

   Synonymes: corrodeddegradedputridrottenweakenedworn

   Antonymes: freshhealthyrobustsoundstrongvigorous

• more decayed comparative form
• most decayed superlative form

A verb used to indicate the process of gradually becoming worse, weaker, or less sound; to rot or decompose.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения процесса постепенного ухудшения, ослабления или разрушения; гнить или разлагаться.esVerbo utilizado para indicar el proceso de deterioro, debilitamiento o descomposición gradual; pudrirse o descomponerse.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner le processus de détérioration, d'affaiblissement ou de destruction progressive ; pourrir ou se décomposer. Peut aussi signifier perdre de la vigueur ou de la qualité avec le temps.deVerb, das den Prozess der allmählichen Verschlechterung, Schwächung oder Zerstörung bezeichnet; verfaulen oder sich zersetzen.ptVerbo usado para indicar o processo de deterioração, enfraquecimento ou destruição gradual; apodrecer ou decompor-se.zh表示逐渐变坏、减弱或破坏的过程的动词；也可指腐烂或分解。arفعل يُستعمل للدلالة على عملية التدهور أو الضعف أو التلف التدريجي؛ أي أن يفسد أو يتعفن أو يتفتت بمرور الوقت.

1. Decompose or rot B2 formal scientific

   To break down or decompose gradually due to natural processes, especially by bacteria or fungi.

   • The fallen leaves decay and enrich the soil.
   • If food is left out, it will decay quickly.
   • The old wooden fence began to decay after years of rain.

   ruРазлагатьсяesDescomponerse o pudrirsefrSe décomposer, pourrirdeVerrottenptDecompor-sezh腐烂arيتحلل

   Synonymes: break downdecomposedisintegratego badmolderputrefyrotspoil

   Antonymes: embalmhardenpetrifypreserve

2. Radioactive decay C1 formal scientific

   To undergo a process where an unstable atomic nucleus loses energy by emitting radiation.

   • Uranium-238 decays into thorium-234 over time.
   • The scientists measured how quickly the isotope decays.
   • Radioactive decay releases energy in the form of particles.

   ruРадиоактивный распадesdesintegración radiactivafrdécroissance radioactivedeRadioaktiver ZerfallptDecaimento radioativozh放射性衰变arالتحلل الإشعاعي

   Synonymes: disintegrate

3. Deteriorate or decline B2 formal

   To gradually become worse in quality, strength, or condition.

   • The old building's structure began to decay from neglect.
   • His health started to decay after the accident.
   • The city's infrastructure is decaying due to lack of funding.

   ruРазрушатьсяesdeteriorarse o decaerfrse dégrader, dépérirdeVerfallenptDeteriorar-sezh衰败arالتدهور

   Synonymes: corrodecrumbledeclinedecomposedegeneratedeterioratedisintegrateerodego badmolderputrefyrotspoilworsen

   Antonymes: flourishimproverestorestrengthenthrive

• decayed past participle
• decayed past simple
• decaying present participle
• decays third person singular