decay

decair
definition
verb
a decayed cabbage leaf
(of organic matter) rot or decompose through the action of bacteria and fungi.
noun
hardwood is more resistant to decay than softwood
the state or process of rotting or decomposition.
translation of 'decay'
verb
arruinar,
declinar,
apodrecer,
enfraquecer,
fazer apodrecer,
decair
noun
apodrecimento,
ruína,
declínio,
decadência,
enfraquecimento,
queda
example
Traditional societies in underdeveloped countries are no more immune to creeping moral 'decay' than their more sophisticated cousins in rich, developed nations.
Unlike Britain, Rome succumbed not to the rise of a new empire, but to internal 'decay' and a death of a thousand cuts from various barbarian groups.
It is all part of the decline and 'decay' of our modern culture.
Some scientists now believe that smoking may store up liability to stress and cause mental illness as well as physical 'decay' .
the old barn rapidly fell into 'decay'
Chewing gum increases the flow of saliva leading to a reduction in dental 'decay' .
Some vegetables may 'decay' before drying, so start with several in order to ensure that one will dry successfully.
But inevitably, a society acknowledging no transgenerational commitment to the future will 'decay' and decline from within.
the time taken for the current to 'decay' to zero
A piece of fruit will 'decay' far less quickly if refrigerated, than if left out in the sun.
However, too much growth produces a strain on tissues and early 'decay' .
the trapped radiocarbon begins to 'decay' at a known rate
The early designers of urban-aid programs saw inner-city 'decay' as more than just an economic matter.
Irregular and improper brushing, not flossing between teeth and not rinsing the mouth after meals, speed up the process of tooth 'decay' .
If you notice black sooty fungus, brown or black spots of 'decay' on leaves or flowers, or broken discoloration on leaves or stems of your orchids, they may be harboring a fungus, bacteria or virus.
Measurements of the 'decay' of the electrical field across the thylakoid membrane following a light - dark transition might give some clues to this.
hardwood is more resistant to 'decay' than softwood
The home is still empty today, and has suffered considerable interior damage, including structural 'decay' resulting from water leaks in the building.
However, in recent times the walkway including the adjacent river has fallen into 'decay' with overgrown weeds, graffiti, dumping.
With radioactive waste, the material will eventually 'decay' to non-radioactive materials, but this process may take thousands of years.
Masses of leaves may begin to 'decay' and smother the plant beneath them.
For Webster's audience, Italy was perceived as a site of political intrigue, economic power, decadence, and moral 'decay' .
Radon is present in the atmosphere because it is constantly being formed during the radioactive 'decay' of uranium and radium.
The sense of urban 'decay' is much more evident and the chaos of the street is not balanced but overwhelming.
Fluoride is normally added to toothpaste for the treatment of teeth to prevent 'decay' .
When an organism dies, oxidation reactions are responsible for the 'decay' of the organic matter.
Children whose teeth fall out early due to 'decay' , may not have straight adult teeth and require a dental brace.
A child's first set of teeth are just as important as their adult teeth and tooth 'decay' at an early age can affect the development of permanent teeth.
Institutional inertia, social customs, and psychological habit ensure that systems can maintain their outer shapes long after they have begun to 'decay' internally.
For all its crumbling 'decay' , the faded splendour, its shortages and its collapsed economy, Cuba is a vibrant and thrilling place to visit.
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