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(noun) decomposition
the organic phenomenon of rotting
(noun) decline
a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current
(noun) disintegration, radioactive decay
the spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation
(verb) dilapidate, crumble
fall into decay or ruin
The unoccupied house started to decay
(verb) disintegrate, decompose
lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current
the particles disintegrated during the nuclear fission process