decay

Everyday

1. To rot or break down slowly, as dead plants, animals and food do. tree →
2. To become weaker or worse over time, like an old building. tree →
3. As a noun, the process of rotting; "tooth decay" is holes in teeth caused by germs and sugar. tree →

In the lessons

In science, decomposers like fungi, bacteria and worms make dead things decay, returning nutrients to the soil; this is part of the life cycle and compost. In health lessons, tooth decay is caused by sugar and germs, so we brush twice a day. Phrases: tooth decay, decay away, start to decay, in decay.

Examples

• Leaves decay and turn into soil. tree →
• Brush your teeth to stop tooth decay. tree →
• The old log was decaying in the forest. tree →
• Worms and fungi help things decay. tree →
• The castle has fallen into decay. tree →
• Sugary drinks cause tooth decay. tree →
• But he feared nothing, except that his plums should decay, and this never happened. tree →

Note

Regular verb: decayed, decaying. Spelling: d-e-c-a-y. Decay is a natural process that helps the soil. In science, things decay faster when warm and damp, and slower when cold or dry.

In Jewish tradition

In science, decomposers like fungi, bacteria and worms make dead things decay, returning nutrients to the soil; this is part of the life cycle and compost. In health lessons, tooth decay is caused by sugar and germs, so we brush twice a day. Phrases: tooth decay, decay away, start to decay, in decay.

Examples

• Notwithstanding the decay of the individual, the genus is produced by the antithesis of man and wife. (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877) tree →
• And Judah said: 'The strength of the bearers of burdens is decayed, and there is much rubbish; so that we are not able to build the wall.' (Writings NEH.4.4, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Regular verb: decayed, decaying. Spelling: d-e-c-a-y. Decay is a natural process that helps the soil. In science, things decay faster when warm and damp, and slower when cold or dry.