Meaning : The process of gradually becoming inferior.
Meaning : A gradual decrease. As of stored charge or current.
Synonyms : decline
Meaning : An inferior state resulting from the process of decaying.
Example :
The corpse was in an advanced state of decay.
The house had fallen into a serious state of decay and disrepair.
Meaning : The spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation.
Synonyms : disintegration, radioactive decay
Meaning : Lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current.
Example :
The particles disintegrated during the nuclear fission process.
Synonyms : decompose, disintegrate
Meaning : Fall into decay or ruin.
Example :
The unoccupied house started to decay.
Synonyms : crumble, dilapidate
Meaning : Undergo decay or decomposition.
Example :
The body started to decay and needed to be cremated.