decay
11 points
English
5 letters
Common
Commonness #12,032
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Definitions
verb
lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current
noun
a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/dɪkˈeɪ/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural decays
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
the organic phenomenon of rotting
a gradual decrease
the spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ioniz
fall into decay or ruin
lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
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