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decaying

[/dɪˈkeɪɪŋ/]
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.
Synonyms
deterioratingrottingdecomposingcrumblingdegrading
Antonyms
growingimprovingflourishingthrivingdeveloping

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
apodrecendo / se decompondo
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
em decomposição / deteriorando
Slightly more formal variant
Portugal
em decomposição / a apodrecer
Portuguese variant with slightly different construction

Related Idioms & Phrases

decaying tooth - dente cariado
decaying matter - matéria em decomposição
decaying infrastructure - infraestrutura deteriorada
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