rapid decay
Frequency: 7.09.5 per million words
Describes a fast process of decay.
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Examples (10)
- The high humidity caused the rapid decay of the abandoned wooden structure.
- Historians noted the rapid decay of the empire's infrastructure in its final years.
- Scientists are studying the factors that contribute to the rapid decay of organic matter in compost.
- The untended garden showed signs of rapid decay, with weeds choking the flowers.
- A sudden economic downturn triggered the rapid decay of the once-thriving downtown area.
- In the experiment, the unstable element underwent rapid decay, releasing a burst of energy.
- Critics lamented the rapid decay of traditional values in modern society.
- Without refrigeration, the fresh produce began a process of rapid decay.
- The old photographs suffered from rapid decay when exposed to sunlight and moisture.
- Political analysts were surprised by the rapid decay of public trust in the government.