decay
Example Sentences
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"By identifying this previously underappreciated mechanism, this work establishes a direct link between material composition and degradation pathways, providing deeper insight into the origins of performance decay in these materials."
From Science Daily
As the trees break off or fall, the downed logs become food and cover for earthbound species and eventually decay into nutrients in the soil.
From Los Angeles Times
The town centre was recently deemed to be "at risk" by Historic England due to many of those buildings being affected by "neglect, decay or inappropriate development".
From BBC
When tritium decays, the neutrino carries away some energy, which slightly alters the energy pattern of the emitted electrons.
From Science Daily
As the Soviet empire decayed, the idea of Central Europe returned.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
