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. …

Definitions of decayed adjective damaged by decay; hence unsound and useless “a decayed foundation” synonyms: rotted, rotten unsound not in good condition; damaged or decayed

Decayed generally refers to the state of being broken down or decomposed due to the process of decay. This could apply to organic matter such as food or plants that rots or becomes spoiled over time, or …

DECAY definition: to become decomposed; rot. See examples of decay used in a sentence.

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 …