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Decay

/dɪˈkeɪ/noun / verb
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Decay is the gradual breakdown or deterioration of something, often through natural processes like decomposition or aging, leading to a loss of structure or value. In everyday contexts, it might describe rotting food or fading buildings, while in scientific fields, it refers to phenomena like radioactive decay that powers nuclear reactions and helps date ancient fossils.

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