What do you call something that decays?

1. What is it called when things decay?
2. What is a word for to rot or decay?
3. How would you describe something decaying?
4. What is another word for decomposition?
5. What is a antonym of decompose?
6. What is a antonym for decomposition?
7. Is decay the same as decomposition?
8. What is the synonym of rotten?
9. What means decomposition?
10. What is the antonyms and synonyms of decay?
11. What is an analogy for decay?
12. Is decayed a adjective?
13. What is the nearest meaning of degrade?
14. Do bones decompose?
15. What is another name for decomposition reaction?

What is it called when things decay?

Decomposition is the process by which dead organic substances are broken down into simpler organic or inorganic matter such as carbon dioxide, water, simple sugars and mineral salts.

What is a word for to rot or decay?

Frequently Asked Questions About rot

Some common synonyms of rot are decay, decompose, putrefy, and spoil. While all these words mean "to undergo destructive dissolution," rot is a close synonym of decompose and often connotes foulness.

How would you describe something decaying?

Use the adjective rotten to describe something that is decaying or decayed.

What is another word for decomposition?

Some common synonyms of decompose are decay, putrefy, rot, and spoil.

What is a antonym of decompose?

decompose. Antonyms: compound, concoct, mix, organize, compose. Synonyms: analyze, segregate, individualize, resolve, dissolve.

What is a antonym for decomposition?

decomposition. Antonyms: coalition, combination, conjunction, junction, juncture, oneness, unification, union, unity. Synonyms: analysis, contrariety, disconnection, disjunction, dissociation, disunion, division, divorce, schism, separation, severance.

Is decay the same as decomposition?

As verbs the difference between decay and decompose

is that decay is to deteriorate, to get worse, to lose strength or health, to decline in quality while decompose is to separate or break down something into its components; to disintegrate or fragment.

What is the synonym of rotten?

corrupt, disgusting, moldy, noxious, overripe, putrid, rancid, rotting, sour, spoiled, stale, crooked, amiss, crummy, dirty, diseased, lousy, nasty, unlucky, unpleasant.

What means decomposition?

1 : to break down or be broken down into simpler parts or substances especially by the action of living things (as bacteria and fungi) Leaves decomposed on the forest floor. 2 : to separate a substance into simpler compounds Water can be decomposed into hydrogen and oxygen. decompose.

What is the antonyms and synonyms of decay?

decayverb. Synonyms: decline, wane, sink, dwindle, rot, wither, perish, waste, ebb, decrease. Antonyms: rise, grow, increase, flourish, luxuriate, vegetate, expand, enlarge.

What is an analogy for decay?

A very simple and easily understood experiment involv- ing dice-shaking can be used as an analogy for radioactive decay.

Is decayed a adjective?

When something such as a dead body, a dead plant, or a tooth decays, it is gradually destroyed by a natural process. ... When not removed, plaque causes tooth decay and gum disease. decayed adjective. ...decayed teeth.

What is the nearest meaning of degrade?

1 disgrace, dishonor, discredit. 2 abase, vitiate. 3 demote, depose, downgrade, lower, cashier, break.

Do bones decompose?

Bones do decay, just at a slower rate than other organic material. Depending on the conditions, this process usually takes a few years. Bones are largely a fibrous matrix of collagen fibres, impregnated with calcium phosphate.

What is another name for decomposition reaction?

A decomposition reaction is a type of chemical reaction in which one reactant yields two or more products. Decomposition reactions are also known as analysis reactions or chemical breakdowns.