Decay - Meaning in Sanskrit

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Decay - Meaning in Sanskrit

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Definitions and Meaning of Decay in English

decay noun

1. the organic phenomenon of rotting

   Synonyms

   decay, decay, decomposition

2. a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current

   Synonyms

   decay, decay, decline

3. the process of gradually becoming inferior

   Synonyms

   decay, decay

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

   Synonyms

   decay, decay, disintegration, radioactive decay

5. an inferior state resulting from the process of decaying

   Synonyms

   decay, decay

   Examples

   • "the corpse was in an advanced state of decay"
   • "the house had fallen into a serious state of decay and disrepair"

decay verb

1. fall into decay or ruin

   Synonyms

   crumble, decay, decay, dilapidate

   Example

   • "The unoccupied house started to decay"
2. lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current

   Synonyms

   decay, decay, decompose, disintegrate

   Example

   • "the particles disintegrated during the nuclear fission process"
3. undergo decay or decomposition

   Synonyms

   decay, decay

   Example

   • "The body started to decay and needed to be cremated"

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