How to pronounce "decay"

• "decay" pronounced in English.

Meanings and definitions of "decay"

Noun

the process of gradually becoming inferior

Synonyms:

• decay

Noun

a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current

Synonyms:

• decay
• decline

Noun

the organic phenomenon of rotting

Synonyms:

• decay
• decomposition

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"

Synonyms:

• decay

Noun

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

Synonyms:

• decay
• radioactive decay
• disintegration

Verb

lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current; "the particles disintegrated during the nuclear fission process"

Synonyms:

• disintegrate
• decay
• decompose

Verb

fall into decay or ruin; "The unoccupied house started to decay"

Synonyms:

• decay
• crumble
• dilapidate

Verb

undergo decay or decomposition; "The body started to decay and needed to be cremated"

Synonyms:

• decay