transitive verb 1 : to destroy by decomposition wood decayed by bacteria 2 obsolete : to cause to decay : impair

DECAYED definition: 1. past simple and past participle of decay 2. to become gradually damaged, worse, or less; to…. Learn more.

Definition of 'decayed' decayed in British English (dɪˈkeɪd ) adjective having rotted as a result of bacterial, fungal, or chemical action; decomposed

decayed (dɪˈkeɪd) adj having rotted as a result of bacterial, fungal, or chemical action; decomposed

Definitions of decayed adjective damaged by decay; hence unsound and useless “a decayed foundation” synonyms: rotted, rotten unsound not in good condition; damaged or decayed

DECAY definition: to become decomposed; rot. See examples of decay used in a sentence.

decompose stresses that bacteria, worms, insects, etc., are destroying and breaking apart something that is dead. Eventually the vegetation decomposes and is mixed with dirt and used …

Decay is a fundamental part of the cycle of life and death in nature, where organic matter breaks down and returns to the earth. The word 'decayed' embodies the idea of gradual decline or …

Synonyms for DECAYED: degenerate, weak, degraded, overripe, weakened, decadent, effete, decaying; Antonyms of DECAYED: fresh, sweet, good, undecomposed, preserved, untouched, …

3 days ago · decay (third-person singular simple present decays, present participle decaying, simple past and past participle decayed) (intransitive) To deteriorate, to get worse, to lose …