Break down and Decay

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Break down

Break down verb - To go through decomposition.
Usage example: the enamel of a human tooth will begin to break down when exposed to sugar for too long
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Decay is a synonym for break down in rot topic. In some cases you can use "Decay" instead the word "Break down" as a verb or a noun, when it comes to topics like dirty, wither, corrode, fall apart.

Decay

Decay verb - To go through decomposition.
Usage example: the atom of plutonium decayed in the test chamber
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Break down is a synonym for decay in rot topic. You can use "Break down" instead the word "Decay" as a verb or a noun, if it concerns topics such as better, decline, degrade.
Nearby Words: decayed, decaying, decadence, decadent

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  • Techno Babble Simian Beta-Decay: The mechanism by which an ape will break down into a number of smaller monkeys by emitting a high-speed electron.
    Source: Techno Babble
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