Translation of “decay” to Italian

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Dictionary: "decay" - translations and examples

decay [dɪˈkeɪ] noun

pl. decays

la decomposizione f (of vegetation, body)

la rovina f (fig: decline)

la carie f (of teeth)

il decadimento m (chem, physics)

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decay [dɪˈkeɪ] verb Conjugation

decayed / decayed / decaying / decays

fare imputridire (cause to rot)

imputridirsi (to rot)

andare in rovina (to decline)

Collocations with "decay" (2)

fall into decay preserve from decay

"decay": synonyms

decay:: decompose deteriorate disintegrate erode rot spoil

Exemples with "decay"

Fruits decay in the sun. La frutta marcisce al sole.

The apple has begun to decay. La mela ha cominciato a marcire.

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