transitive verb 1 : to destroy by decomposition wood decayed by bacteria 2 obsolete : to cause to decay : impair

DECAYED definition: 1. past simple and past participle of decay 2. to become gradually damaged, worse, or less; to…. Learn more.

Definition of 'decayed' decayed in British English (dɪˈkeɪd ) adjective having rotted as a result of bacterial, fungal, or chemical action; decomposed

decayed (dɪˈkeɪd) adj having rotted as a result of bacterial, fungal, or chemical action; decomposed

Jan 14, 2016 · Definitions of decayed adjective damaged by decay; hence unsound and useless “a decayed foundation” synonyms: rotted, rotten unsound not in good condition; damaged or decayed

decompose stresses that bacteria, worms, insects, etc., are destroying and breaking apart something that is dead. Eventually the vegetation decomposes and is mixed with dirt and used in the garden. …

Decayed generally refers to the state of being broken down or decomposed due to the process of decay. This could apply to organic matter such as food or plants that rots or becomes spoiled over time, or …

DECAY definition: to become decomposed; rot. See examples of decay used in a sentence.

de•cayed, adj.: decayed timber. de•cay•ing, adj.: the smell of decaying vegetation. Microbiology to become decomposed; rot: vegetation that was decaying. deteriorate.

Synonyms for DECAYED: degenerate, weak, degraded, overripe, weakened, decadent, effete, decaying; Antonyms of DECAYED: fresh, sweet, good, undecomposed, preserved, untouched, …