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DECAYING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Decaying.

Decaying - as a noun

A gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
decline
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decreasedecrement
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The organic phenomenon of rotting

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
decomposition

An inferior state resulting from the process of decaying

Example: "The corpse was in an advanced state of decay"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
unsoundness
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disintegrationradioactive decay
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
nuclear reaction
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Decaying - as a verb

Lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current

Example: "The particles disintegrated during the nuclear fission process"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
decomposedisintegrate

Fall into decay or ruin

Example: "The unoccupied house started to decay"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crumbledilapidate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Undergo decay or decomposition

Example: "The body started to decay and needed to be cremated"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The decaying leaves covered the forest floor."
"Her decaying tooth needed to be extracted."
"The abandoned house had a decaying porch."
"The decaying fruit emitted a foul odor."
"The old book had decaying pages."
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Word Game Points

Is DECAYING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, decaying is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DECAYING has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is DECAYING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, decaying is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DECAYING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is DECAYING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, decaying is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DECAYING has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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