Looking for the meaning of the word DECAYING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of DECAYING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Decaying
Speech Type: Adjective
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
dɪˈkeɪɪŋ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
rotting or decomposing through the action of bacteria and fungi
Short Definition:rotting or decomposing through action of bacteria and fungi
Examples:- the odour of decaying fish
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