Rotting — synonyms, definition

1. rotting (Noun)

4 synonyms
biodegradation decomposition putrefaction rot
1 definition

rotting (Noun) — (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action.

1 type of
decay

2. rotting (Verb)

4 synonyms
decomposing moldering mouldering wasting
2 definitions

rotting (Verb) — Break down. ex. "The bodies rotted in the heat"

rotting (Verb) — Become physically weaker. ex. "Political prisoners are rotting away in many prisons all over the world"

5 types of
decaying degenerating deteriorating devolving dropping
6 types
biodegrading gangrening hanging mortifying necrosing sphacelating