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2decay noun
[noncount] : the process or result of decaying: such as a : the process or result of being slowly destroyed by natural processes
the decay of dead plants and leaves tooth decay
b : the slow loss of strength, health, etc.
She writes about the moral decay of our society. We're concerned about the decay [=deterioration] of our public school system. the patient's physical and mental decay
c of a building, area, etc. : the process or result of going slowly from a bad condition to a worse condition
The city's neighborhoods are in slow decay. She wants to restore an old theater that is falling into decay. [=falling into ruin]
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