decay

Çürüme veya ayrışma süreci; kalite, sağlık veya güçteki kademeli düşüş.

The process of rotting or decomposing; gradual decline in quality, health, or strength.

• Tooth decay can be prevented with proper dental hygiene.
• The old building showed signs of decay and neglect.
• We studied the decay of organic matter in soil.
• Archaeologists measure radioactive decay in carbon isotopes to establish accurate timelines for prehistoric artifacts.
• Infrastructure decay in aging cities requires substantial investment to prevent catastrophic failures in water and transportation systems.
• The decay of classical languages in secondary education has sparked debate about the relevance of humanities curricula.

Eş anlamlılar: rot, decomposition, deterioration, decline, degradation

Zıt anlamlılar: growth, improvement, development, restoration

Kademeli olarak çürümek veya ayrışmak; kalite veya durumda düşüş yaşamak.

To rot or decompose gradually; to decline in quality or condition.

• The leaves decay and return nutrients to the soil.
• Without maintenance, the infrastructure will continue to decay.
• The abandoned house has been decaying for years.

Eş anlamlılar: rot, decompose, deteriorate, decline, crumble

Zıt anlamlılar: grow, improve, flourish, develop