Rotting and Sprouting

Rotting

Rotting noun - (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action.
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Sprouting and rotting are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sprouting" instead an adjective "Rotting".

Nearby Words: rot, rotted

Sprouting

Sprouting noun - The process whereby seeds or spores sprout and begin to grow.
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Rotting and sprouting are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Rotting" instead an adjective "Sprouting".

Nearby Words: sprout, sprouted, sprouter

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