decay

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A noun referring to the process of gradual deterioration, decomposition, or decline in quality, strength, or condition.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее процесс постепенного ухудшения, разложения или снижения качества, прочности или состояния.esSustantivo que designa el proceso de deterioro gradual, descomposición, pérdida de calidad, resistencia o estado de algo, ya sea material, orgánico o abstracto.frNom désignant le processus de détérioration progressive, de décomposition ou de déclin de la qualité, de la solidité ou de l'état.deSubstantiv, das den Prozess der allmählichen Verschlechterung, Zersetzung oder Abnahme von Qualität, Stärke oder Zustand bezeichnet.ptSubstantivo que designa o processo de deterioração gradual, decomposição ou perda de qualidade, força ou estado; também pode se referir à decadência ou declínio de algo.zh指事物逐渐变坏、腐烂或质量、强度、状态下降的过程。arاسم يدل على عملية التدهور التدريجي أو التحلل أو انخفاض الجودة أو القوة أو الحالة.

1. Decomposition B2 formal

   The process of rotting or breaking down, especially of organic matter.

   • The decay of the fallen leaves enriches the soil.
   • Tooth decay is caused by bacteria and sugar.
   • The old house showed signs of decay in its wooden beams.

   ruРазложениеesdescomposiciónfrdécompositiondeVerfallptDecomposiçãozh腐烂arتحلل

   Синонимы: breakdowncorruptiondecompositionputrefactionputrescencespoilage

2. Deterioration B2 formal

   A gradual decline in quality, strength, or power.

   • The decay of the Roman Empire took centuries.
   • Urban decay is a problem in many industrial cities.
   • Moral decay in society is a concern for many.

   ruУпадокesDeteriorofrDétériorationdeVerfallptDecadênciazh衰退arتدهور

   Синонимы: atrophycorrosiondeclinedecompositiondegradationdeteriorationdisintegrationputrefactionrotwasting

   Антонимы: developmentflourishinggrowthimprovementstrengthvitality

3. Radioactive decay C1 formal scientific

   The process by which an unstable atomic nucleus loses energy by emitting radiation.

   • Radioactive decay occurs at a predictable rate.
   • The half-life measures the rate of decay of an isotope.
   • Scientists study decay to understand the age of ancient artifacts.

   ruРадиоактивный распадesDesintegración radiactivafrdésintégration radioactivedeRadioaktiver ZerfallptDecaimento radioativozh放射性衰变arالتحلل الإشعاعي

   Синонимы: disintegrationradioactive decay

• decays plural form
• decays' possessive plural form
• decay's possessive singular 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

   Синонимы: break downdecomposedisintegratego badmolderputrefyrotspoil

   Антонимы: 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

   Синонимы: 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

   Синонимы: corrodecrumbledeclinedecomposedegeneratedeterioratedisintegrateerodego badmolderputrefyrotspoilworsen

   Антонимы: flourishimproverestorestrengthenthrive

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