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rotting

/ˈrɒt.ɪŋ/

/ˈrɑː.tɪŋ/

rotting out

rottingnoun

/ˈrɒt.ɪŋ/

/ˈrɑː.tɪŋ/

Gerund functioning as an uncountable noun meaning the process or state of decay.

Definitions

The process or state of decaying; decomposition.

The intense heat accelerated the rotting of the compost pile.

rottingadjective

/ˈrɒt.ɪŋ/

/ˈrɑː.tɪŋ/

Translations

гниющий

The rotting fruit attracted many flies.

Гниющий фрукт привлёк много мух.

разлагающийся

The smell of the rotting leaves was overwhelming.

Запах разлагающихся листьев был подавляющим.

Additional translations

гнилостный

тлеющий

Definitions

Undergoing decomposition or decay.

The rotting fruit attracted a swarm of flies.

In a state of decline or deterioration.

The rotting infrastructure of the old city needed urgent repairs.

Synonyms

rotverb

rotting

Gerund

rotted

Past Simple

rotted

Past Participle

rotting

Gerund

/rɒt/

/rɑt/

Translations

гнить

The fallen leaves will rot over time.

Опавшие листья со временем сгниют.

разлагаться

The fruit began to rot in the sun.

Фрукты начали разлагаться на солнце.

Definitions

To undergo decomposition or decay, typically as a result of bacterial or fungal action.

The fallen apples began to rot on the ground.

To deteriorate or decline in quality, condition, or value.

The old house was left to rot after the family moved away.

To cause (something) to decay or decompose.

Continuous exposure to damp can rot the beams of a house.

Synonyms

break down

Antonyms

preserve

repair

fix

rotgerund / present participle

rotting

Derived from the verb; used before nouns to describe something that is currently decaying

Definitions

Undergoing decay; decaying.

The rotting leaves emitted a pungent smell.

Synonyms

perishing

corroding

rotting (alternative form)

rotnoun

Definitions

The process of decaying or decomposing organic matter.

The rot in the fallen tree was evident as it crumbled underfoot.

A state of deterioration or decline, especially in moral or social conditions.

The rot in the organization became apparent when the corruption scandal broke out.

A disease in plants or animals characterized by decay.

The farmer was concerned about the rot affecting his potato crop.

Nonsense; foolish words or ideas.

Don’t talk rot — of course we can finish on time.

rotpast participle

Definitions

Having decayed; decayed.

The barn was full of rotted beams.

rotadjective

Definitions

Relating to or caused by rot (decay).

Rot damage can ruin timber within a few years.

rotinterjection

Definitions

Used to express disbelief, annoyance, or dismissal of something as nonsense.

"Rot!" he exclaimed, slamming the book shut.