🦠decay (dikei)

verb, noun
/dɪˈkeɪ/
descomposición (descomposicion)

Meaning

The process of rotting or decomposition; to decline in quality or strength.
the process of rotting or decomposing; gradual decline or deterioration
Traducción del significado
El proceso de descomposición o pudrición; declive en calidad o fuerza.
El proceso de descomposicion o pudricion; declive en calidad o fuerza.

Oraciones de ejemplo

The abandoned house slowly began to decay.

La casa abandonada comenzó a descomponerse lentamente.
La casa abandonada comenzo a descomponerse lentamente.

The old building showed signs of decay after years of neglect.

El edificio viejo mostró signos de decadencia después de años de abandono.
El edificio viejo mostro signos de decadencia despues de anos de abandono.

Expresiones de ejemplo

tooth decay
caries dental
caries dental

Synonyms

rot, spoil, decompose, deteriorate, decline, deterioration, decomposition
Entrada 1
rot, spoil, decompose, deteriorate, decline
Entrada 2
deterioration, rot, decomposition, decline

Antonyms

grow, flourish, improve, growth, improvement, preservation, renewal
Entrada 1
grow, flourish, improve
Entrada 2
growth, improvement, preservation, renewal

Colocaciones

decay process, tooth decay, rapid decay, slow decay, urban decay, prevent decay
Entrada 1
decay process, tooth decay, rapid decay, slow decay
Entrada 2
tooth decay, urban decay, prevent decay

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