decay, n.
(decays)
freq. cnt. 5
(decays)
freq. cnt. 5
a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current
<noun.process> freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 1
decay decline
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derivationally related form
the process of gradually becoming inferior
<noun.process> freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2
decay
the organic phenomenon of rotting
<noun.phenomenon> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
decay decomposition
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hypernym
the spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation
<noun.process>
decay disintegration radioactive decay
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
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derivationally related form
an inferior state resulting from the process of decaying
<noun.state>
decay
sample sentences
"the corpse was in an advanced state of decay""the house had fallen into a serious state of decay and disrepair"
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