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rotting

[ˈrɒtɪŋ]

rotting Definition

  • 1the process of decaying or decomposing due to bacterial or fungal action
  • 2becoming weaker or less effective over time

Using rotting: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "rotting" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The smell of rotting food filled the kitchen.

  • Example

    The wood was rotting away.

  • Example

    The company's finances were slowly rotting due to mismanagement.

  • Example

    The team's morale was rotting after a series of losses.

rotting Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with rotting

  • the process of decomposition of animal tissue, often associated with death and decay

    Example

    The smell of rotting flesh made it clear that something had died nearby.

  • fruit that has begun to decay and spoil due to bacterial or fungal action

    Example

    The basket of rotting fruit was infested with fruit flies.

  • wood that has begun to decay and decompose due to bacterial or fungal action

    Example

    The old house had many areas of rotting wood that needed to be replaced.

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Summary: rotting in Brief

The term 'rotting' [ˈrɒtɪŋ] refers to the process of decay or decomposition due to bacterial or fungal action. It can also refer to becoming weaker or less effective over time, as in 'The company's finances were slowly rotting due to mismanagement.' 'Rotting' is often associated with unpleasant smells and can occur in various contexts such as food, wood, and flesh.

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