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Rot

/ɹɔt/

The process of becoming rotten; putrefaction.

📖 Definitions of "Rot"

noun
  1. 1

    The process of becoming rotten; putrefaction.

  2. 2

    Decaying matter.

  3. 3

    Any of several diseases in which breakdown of tissue occurs.

  4. 4

    Verbal nonsense.

verb
  1. 1

    To suffer decomposition due to biological action, especially by fungi or bacteria.

    "The apple left in the cupboard all that time had started to rot."

  2. 2

    To decline in function or utility.

    "Your brain will rot if you spend so much time on the computer, Tony!"

  3. 3

    To (cause to) deteriorate in any way, as in morals; to corrupt.

  4. 4

    To make putrid; to cause to be wholly or partially decomposed by natural processes.

    "to rot vegetable fiber"

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