Synonyms for Decay (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (the spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation):
disintegration, radioactive decay
WordNet sense 2 (a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current):
decline
WordNet sense 3 (the organic phenomenon of rotting):
decomposition
WordNet sense 4 (lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current):
decompose, disintegrate
WordNet sense 5 (fall into decay or ruin):
crumble, delapidate
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