Decay means Rot; any processes or result of organic matter being gradually decomposed, especially by microbial action. This page lists 20 example sentences from real texts, plus synonyms like change or decrement and the Dutch translation vervallen.
Decay in a sentence
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Decay meaning
- Rot; any processes or result of organic matter being gradually decomposed, especially by microbial action.
- Deterioration of condition; loss of status, quality, strength, or fortune.
- Radioactive decay; decomposition of an atom or its nucleus.
Synonyms of Decay
Decay in Dutch
Example sentences (20)
During an outbreak, millions of trees die and begin releasing carbon back to the atmosphere through microbial decay.
Cosmetic dentist Hanna Kinsella is making a documentary to show how tooth decay is a ‘completely preventable’ disease.
Nigeria is pitiably experiencing societal decay, harsh economic policies, inflation and insecurity in a gleeful apogee.
This can result in the accumulation of bacteria, increasing the likelihood of tooth decay, gum disease, and bad breath.
According to the General, the victimization of children are definitely signs of moral decay in the society.
The grade II* listed church was previously described as being in poor condition and in slow decay, with no solution agreed.
These visits can detect potential issues like cavities and early tooth decay, ensuring timely intervention.
TK Anney, a law student, responded to claims that Seattle residents were “embracing the decay” of Seattle.
An inspection at the former Lloyds Bank building in Penarth found evidence of rising damp, woodworm, dry rot and fungal decay.
It also provides a better idea of the actual wind speeds as hurricanes move inland and decay, he said.
The privately-owned building, which is vacant, is described as being in very bad condition and in slow decay, with no solution agreed.
Excessive added sugar intake can contribute to health issues, including obesity, tooth decay and an increased risk of chronic diseases.
Accrington Arndale's demise is all part of what has been dubbed 'urban decay' in British towns.
López Obrador says the U.S. fentanyl problem is a result of “social decay” and that we should use family values to fight drug addiction.
Coleman found the most likely decay pathway for vacuum decay and calculated the inverse lifetime per unit volume.
Importantly, the small gains from time decay may reduce, if not offset, the losses (or loss of gains) on the existing long futures position.
And sometimes it's the plot, surrounding stories of moral decay, or people slipping off sanity's edge, even as they fight to keep their grip.
It's got the feeling of decay but also old world charm,' Peter reflected after his visit.
Hence, weak decay is much less likely to occur before either strong or electromagnetic decay, as they proceed more rapidly.
This sort of decay can fool investors who see a rising yield as akin to rising income.
Common combinations with decay
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- decay and 34×
- tooth decay 25×
- decay of 19×
- beta decay 18×
- to decay 18×
- the decay 17×
- of decay 16×
- decay is 13×
- alpha decay 10×
- and decay 10×
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