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 with decaying leaves. [VERB -ing] Decay is also a noun. When not removed, plaque causes tooth decay and gum disease. ...decayed teeth. More @Wikipedia
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