verb (present participle) / adjective
apodrecendo / em decomposição
1. The process of rotting or decomposing; gradually deteriorating
The decaying leaves fell from the tree.
As folhas apodrecendo caíram da árvore.
2. In physics, the gradual reduction in the strength or intensity of something
The decaying radioactive material released particles.
O material radioativo em decomposição liberava partículas.
3. In general use, becoming worse or less effective over time
The decaying infrastructure needs repair.
A infraestrutura em deterioração precisa de reparo.
Related Idioms & Phrases
decaying tooth - dente cariado
decaying matter - matéria em decomposição
decaying infrastructure - infraestrutura deteriorada
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