decayed

• Qualifie 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.

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

1. Rotten or decomposedB1formal

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

   pourri, décomposé

   • 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.

   Synonymescorruptedmoldymouldyputridrancidrottenspoiled

   Antonymesfreshsound

2. Deteriorated or weakenedB2formal

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

   détérioré, délabré

   • 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.

   Synonymescorrodeddegradedputridrottenweakenedworn

   Antonymesfreshhealthyrobustsoundstrongvigorous

• Verbe 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.

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

1. Decompose or rotB2formalscientific

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

   Se décomposer, pourrir

   • 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.

   Synonymesbreak downdecomposedisintegratego badmolderputrefyrotspoil

   Antonymesembalmhardenpetrifypreserve

2. Radioactive decayC1formalscientific

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

   décroissance radioactive

   • 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.

   Synonymesdisintegrate

3. Deteriorate or declineB2formal

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

   se dégrader, dépérir

   • 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.

   Synonymescorrodecrumbledeclinedecomposedegeneratedeterioratedisintegrateerodego badmolderputrefyrotspoilworsen

   Antonymesflourishimproverestorestrengthenthrive