Definition of Decay
Decay
de·cay
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to decompose or cause to do so, through the action of bacteria and fungi;
e.g. Bodies in cold environments decay slowly.
(verb)
to break down or deteriorate;
e.g. The organization began to decay after people stopped taking responsibility and stopped putting the effort to keep it running.
(noun)
the state or instance of rotting, decomposing, or decaying;
e.g. Adding a coat of this lacquer will make it more resistant to decay.
(noun)
the act of physical deterioration or falling into ruin;
e.g. The abandoned house quickly fell into decay.
(verb)
in physics, for a radioactive substance to undergo change to a different form by emitting radiation;
e.g. The radioactive substance decays into a proton and electron at a rapid rate.
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