Decay and Souring

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Decay noun - The process by which dead organic matter separates into simpler substances.

Usage example: the cycle by which the decay of dead plants on the forest floor provides soil and nutrients for the next generation of plants

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Souring and decay are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Souring" instead a noun "Decay".

Nearby Words: decayed, decaying, decadence, decadent

Souring noun - The loss of friendship or affection.

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Decay and souring are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Decay" instead a noun "Souring".

Nearby Words: sour, sourness, soured

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