Rotting: meaning, definitions and examples

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rotting

[ ˈrɒtɪŋ ]

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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.

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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:

🇵🇹 apodrecendo

🇮🇳 सड़ना

🇩🇪 verrottend

🇮🇩 membusuk

🇺🇦 гниття

🇵🇱 gnicie

🇯🇵 腐敗（ふはい）

🇫🇷 pourrissement

🇪🇸 pudriéndose

🇹🇷 çürüme

🇰🇷 부패

🇸🇦 تعفن

🇨🇿 hnití

🇸🇰 hnitie

🇨🇳 腐烂 (fǔlàn)

🇸🇮 gnitje

🇮🇸 rotnun

🇰🇿 шіріу

🇬🇪 ლპობა

🇦🇿 çürümək

🇲🇽 pudriéndose

Word origin

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.