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'decay' in a sentence

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decay noun

: the process of gradually becoming inferior

: a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current

: the organic phenomenon of rotting

: an inferior state resulting from the process of decaying

: the spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation

decay verb

: lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current

: fall into decay or ruin

: undergo decay or decomposition


  • The decay of the shrine is due, in part, to acid rain.
  • We have to pick those apples right now, otherwise they'll decay.
  • Food decays quickly in hot weather.
  • Salt helps to preserve food from decay.
  • Two great civilizations slowly fell into decay.
  • According to dentists, tooth decay is not always caused by sweets.
  • A mother must protect her child's teeth from decay.
  • The refrigerator preserves food from decay.
  • All compounded things are subject to decay.
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