CEFR A2

rotting

verb, noun

Meaning

To decay or decompose, usually by the action of bacteria or fungi, leading to a loss of structure and integrity.

Examples

The forgotten fruit in the back of the fridge started to rot.
Without proper preservation, organic materials will eventually rot.

Synonyms: decay, decompose, putrefy

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rotting (A2)

verb, noun

Pronunciation: /rɒt/

Definition

To decay or decompose, usually by the action of bacteria or fungi, leading to a loss of structure and integrity.

Examples

The forgotten fruit in the back of the fridge started to rot.
Without proper preservation, organic materials will eventually rot.
The ship's hull was so old that it began to rot away.

How to Use rotting

rot away (phrasal verb): To decay and gradually disappear. — "The abandoned car began to rot away by the roadside."
rot of (prepositional phrase): The process of decay or corruption affecting something. — "They feared the rot of democracy in the region."

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