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rotting

 

[ หˆrษ’tษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

food

The process of decay or decomposition, especially of organic matter.

Synonyms

decay, decomposition, spoiling

Examples of usage

  • The smell of rotting food filled the kitchen.
  • Rotting vegetables should be thrown away to avoid food poisoning.
Context #2 | Verb

fruit

Undergo decomposition due to the action of bacteria and fungi.

Synonyms

decay, decompose, spoil

Examples of usage

  • The apples were left in the bowl and started rotting.
  • If you leave the bananas out, they will start rotting.

Translations

Translations of the word "rotting" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น apodrecendo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคกเคผเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verrottend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ membusuk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะฝะธั‚ั‚ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gnicie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่…ๆ•—๏ผˆใตใฏใ„๏ผ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pourrissement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pudriรฉndose

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงรผrรผme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ€ํŒจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุนูู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hnitรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hnitie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่…็ƒ‚ (fว”lร n)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ gnitje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rotnun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆั–ั€ั–ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒžแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงรผrรผmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pudriรฉndose

Etymology

The word 'rotting' originates from the Old English word 'rotian', meaning 'to decay'. Over time, the word evolved to 'rotting' in Middle English, maintaining its core meaning of decay or decomposition. The concept of rotting has been observed in nature for centuries, as organic matter breaks down and returns to the earth, playing a vital role in the ecosystem.

See also: rot, rotate, roti, rotor, rotten, rottenness, rotund.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,285, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.