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   Decaying

   /dəˈkāiNG/

   

   adjective

   • 1. rotting or decomposing through the action of bacteria and fungi: "the odor of decaying fish" Similar decomposingdecomposedrottingrottenputrescentputridbadoffspoiledspoiltperishedmoldymolderingfesteringfetidstinkingsmellyrancidrankmaggotyworm-eatenwormyflyblown
   • ▪ falling into disrepair; deteriorating: "old decaying buildings" Similar decliningdegeneratingdyingwaningcrumblingcollapsingrun downbroken-downtumbledownramshackleshabbybattereddecrepitin declineon the declinein ruinsin (a state of) disrepairfalling apartfalling to piecesinformal:on its last legson the way out
   • ▪ declining in quality, power, or vigor: "a decaying industry" Similar decliningdegeneratingdyingwaningcrumblingcollapsingrun downbroken-downtumbledownramshackleshabbybattereddecrepitin declineon the declinein ruinsin (a state of) disrepairfalling apartfalling to piecesinformal:on its last legson the way out

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