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decays

/dɪˈkeɪz/

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verb

Verfallen, sich verschlechtern, abbauen

To deteriorate, to get worse, to lose strength or health, to decline in quality.

Examples :

"The pair loved to take pictures in the decaying hospital on forty-third street."

Das Paar liebte es, Fotos in dem verfallenden Krankenhaus in der 43. Straße zu machen.

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verb

Verrotten, zerfallen

(of organic material) To rot, to go bad.

Examples :

"The fallen apple slowly decays on the ground. "

Der gefallene Apfel verrottet langsam auf dem Boden.

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verb

Zerfällt

(of an unstable atom) To change by undergoing fission, by emitting radiation, or by capturing or losing one or more electrons.

Examples :

"The radioactive material in the old watch slowly decays, emitting particles that can be detected with special equipment. "

Das radioaktive Material in der alten Uhr zerfällt langsam und emittiert Partikel, die mit speziellen Geräten nachgewiesen werden können.

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verb

Zerfällt

(of a quantum system) To undergo optical decay, that is, to relax to a less excited state, usually by emitting a photon or phonon.

Examples :

"The excited atom decays, releasing light as it returns to its normal energy level. "

Das angeregte Atom zerfällt und setzt Licht frei, wenn es zu seinem normalen Energieniveau zurückkehrt.

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verb

Geschwindigkeitsverlust durch Luftwiderstand

Loss of airspeed due to drag.

Examples :

"The model airplane's airspeed quickly decays after its motor stops, causing it to descend. "

Die Fahrtgeschwindigkeit des Modellflugzeugs nimmt schnell ab, nachdem der Motor stoppt, wodurch es sinkt.

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verb

Verrotten, zerfallen

To cause to rot or deteriorate.

Examples :

"The leftover food in the refrigerator decays quickly if not properly stored. "

Das übrig gebliebene Essen im Kühlschrank verrottet schnell, wenn es nicht richtig gelagert wird.

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