decay 1
noundomain: natural proc.
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
the process of gradually becoming inferior
Hypernym
a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)
EnglishHyponym
cavity 3
noun
soft decayed area in a tooth; progressive decay can lead to the death of a tooth
corruption 3
noun
decay of matter (as by rot or oxidation)
decomposition 4
noun
(biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action
dilapidation 2
noun
the process of becoming dilapidated
spoilage 2
noun
the process of becoming spoiled
