decay

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Übersetzungen

decaysubstantiv
decays
Pl.
The decay of the radioactive material was measured over time.
Распад радиоактивного материала измерялся с течением времени.
The decay of the fruit was evident after a few days.
Гниение фрукта стало очевидным через несколько дней.
The decay of the ancient civilization was a gradual process.
Упадок древней цивилизации был постепенным процессом.
decayverb
decayed
Präteritum
decayed
Partizip Perfekt
decaying
Gerundium
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The leaves begin to decay on the forest floor.
Листья начинают разлагаться на лесной подстилке.
The fruit will decay if left out in the sun.
Фрукты будут гнить, если оставить их на солнце.
The old building is starting to decay.
Старое здание начинает разрушаться.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
decayadjektiv
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Used attributively in compounds such as "decay heat", "decay product", indicating relation to the process of decay.

Definitionen

decaysubstantiv
The process of rotting or decomposing through the action of bacteria and fungi.
The decay of the fallen tree was evident as mushrooms began to grow on it.
The gradual decline in strength, soundness, or prosperity.
The decay of the once-thriving industrial town was apparent in its abandoned factories.
The process of a radioactive substance losing energy by emitting radiation.
Scientists measured the decay of the radioactive isotope to determine its half-life.
decayverb
To undergo decomposition or rot.
The fallen leaves began to decay on the forest floor.
To decline in quality, power, or vigor.
The old mansion started to decay after years of neglect.
To cause something to decompose or rot.
The damp conditions in the basement will decay the wooden beams over time.
To undergo radioactive disintegration, emitting particles or radiation.
A free neutron decays into a proton, an electron, and an antineutrino.
decayadjektiv
Relating to or resulting from decay; used before a noun.
Engineers calculated the decay heat that would remain after the reactor shut down.