prevent decay

Frequency: 7.211.3 per million words

To take action to stop decay from happening.

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Examples (10)

  • The wood is treated with a special preservative to prevent decay.
  • Regular brushing and flossing are essential to prevent tooth decay.
  • The city council launched a new initiative to prevent urban decay in older neighborhoods.
  • Storing fruits in the refrigerator can help prevent rapid decay.
  • Education and strong community values are seen as ways to prevent moral decay.
  • We will apply a special coating to the metal beams, which should prevent decay from moisture.
  • Historically, salting meat was a primary method used by civilizations to prevent its decay.
  • To prevent structural decay, you must inspect the building's foundation annually.
  • Scientists are researching new methods that could effectively prevent the decay of organic materials.
  • Although it's a natural process, we take many steps in food production to prevent microbial decay.