decay

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/dɪˈkeɪ/
US
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Переводы

decayсуществительное
decays
множ.
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.
Дополнительные переводы
decayглагол
decayed
Прошедшее простое время
decayed
Причастие прошедшего времени
decaying
Герундий
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US
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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.
Дополнительные переводы
Синонимы
decayприлагательное
UK
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US
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Used attributively in compounds such as "decay heat", "decay product", indicating relation to the process of decay.

Определения

decayсуществительное
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.
decayглагол
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.
decayприлагательное
Relating to or resulting from decay; used before a noun.
Engineers calculated the decay heat that would remain after the reactor shut down.