transitive verb 1 : to destroy by decomposition wood decayed by bacteria 2 obsolete : to cause to decay : impair

DECAYED definition: 1. past simple and past participle of decay 2. to become gradually damaged, worse, or less; to…. Learn more.

decayed (dɪˈkeɪd) adj having rotted as a result of bacterial, fungal, or chemical action; decomposed

Definition of 'decayed' decayed in British English (dɪˈkeɪd ) adjective having rotted as a result of bacterial, fungal, or chemical action; decomposed

decompose stresses that bacteria, worms, insects, etc., are destroying and breaking apart something that is dead. Eventually the vegetation decomposes and is mixed with dirt and used in the garden. …

Synonyms for DECAYED: degenerate, weak, degraded, overripe, weakened, decadent, effete, decaying; Antonyms of DECAYED: fresh, sweet, good, undecomposed, preserved, untouched, …

When something such as a dead body, a dead plant, or a tooth decays, it is gradually destroyed by a natural process. The bodies buried in the fine ash slowly decayed. [VERB] The ground was scattered …

DECAYED meaning: 1. past simple and past participle of decay 2. to become gradually damaged, worse, or less; to…. Learn more.

The longer it takes for a sound wave to traverse a trunk, the more decayed the wood.

Sugar makes your teeth decay. The role of the extended family has been decaying for some time. Pollution has decayed the surface of the stonework on the front of the cathedral.