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I . decay [dɪˈkeɪ] N no pl

1. decay (of food):

decay

deterioração f

2. decay (dental):

decay

cárie f

II . decay [dɪˈkeɪ] VB intr

decay building, intellect

decay food

decay teeth

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As the port decayed, so did the family's tobacco trading and warehousing businesses. en.wikipedia.org

While the piano note, then, can only decay, the organ note may increase in volume or undergo other dynamic changes. en.wikipedia.org

The lattice reduces the lifetime of the excited state by introducing radiationless decay mechanisms. en.wikipedia.org

Distance decay is also evident in town/city centres. en.wikipedia.org

Many of the problems with urban decay (abandoned buildings, squatters, uncontrolled street vending, crime, etc.) continue. en.wikipedia.org

As the time between trials increases, there is greater decay. en.wikipedia.org

If both of these photons can be detected, the location of the decay event can be determined very precisely. en.wikipedia.org

This motivated efforts to produce radio frequency oscillations that decayed more slowly. en.wikipedia.org

The decay heat is usually listed as watt/kilogram, or milliwatt/gram. en.wikipedia.org

In each case the decay is rapid and exponential. en.wikipedia.org

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