Rot and Rotting

Rot

Rot noun - (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action.

Rotting is a synonym for rot. In some cases you can use "Rotting" instead a noun "Rot".

Nearby Words: rotted, rotting, rote

Rotting

Rotting noun - (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action.
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Synonyms for Rotting

Rot is a synonym for rotting. You can use "Rot" instead the word "Rotting" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: rot, rotted
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