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Vocabulary Entry
rot
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The process of decaying or decomposing organic matter.
Example Sentences
"The fallen leaves were left to decompose into rot."
"The smell of rot wafted from the compost pile."
"He discovered the apple was in a state of rot."
V
verb
To decompose or decay, often as a result of bacteria or fungi.
Example Sentences
"The fruit began to rot after being left out for too long."
"If you don’t clean out the fridge, food will start to rot."
"They watched helplessly as the wood rotted in the damp conditions."