1. decay - noun
· the process of gradually becoming inferior
Hypernym(s): natural_process, natural_action, action, activity
2. decay - noun
· a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current
Synonym(s): decline
Hypernym(s): decrease, decrement
3. decay - noun
· the organic phenomenon of rotting
Synonym(s): decomposition
Hypernym(s): organic_phenomenon
4. decay - noun
· an inferior state resulting from the process of decaying; "the corpse was in an advanced state of decay"; "the house had fallen into a serious state of decay and disrepair"
Hypernym(s): unsoundness
5. decay - noun
· the spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation
Synonym(s): radioactive_decay, disintegration
Hypernym(s): nuclear_reaction
6. decay - verb
· lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current; "the particles disintegrated during the nuclear fission process"
Synonym(s): disintegrate, decompose
Hypernym(s): change_integrity
7. decay - verb
· fall into decay or ruin; "The unoccupied house started to decay"
Synonym(s): crumble, dilapidate
Hypernym(s): change
8. decay - verb
· undergo decay or decomposition; "The body started to decay and needed to be cremated"
Hypernym(s): change
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