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decay in Korean

decay in Korean is 부패하다 — decay means to rot or gradually break down, especially of organic matter.

decay in Korean

부패하다
verb
Pronounced: bupaehada
to deteriorate

What does "decay" mean?

  1. verb To rot or gradually break down, especially of organic matter.
    "The fallen leaves slowly decayed into the soil."
  2. verb To decline gradually in quality, strength, or condition.
    "The old empire's power decayed over several centuries."
  3. noun The process or result of rotting or gradual deterioration.
    "The building showed signs of decay after years of neglect."
  4. noun In physics, the process by which an unstable atomic nucleus or particle breaks down over time.
    "Scientists measured the radioactive decay of the isotope."

decay in a sentence

  • The fallen leaves slowly decayed into the soil.
  • Without treatment, the tooth will continue to decay.
  • The old empire's power decayed over several centuries.
  • The building showed signs of decay after years of neglect.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "decay" in Korean?

"decay" in Korean is 부패하다. decay means: To rot or gradually break down, especially of organic matter.

How do you pronounce 부패하다?

"decay" in Korean is 부패하다, pronounced "bupaehada".

How do you use "decay" in a sentence?

Example: "The fallen leaves slowly decayed into the soil." In Korean, "decay" is 부패하다.

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