Rotting: meaning, definitions and examples
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rotting
[ หrษtษชล ]
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.
Translations
Translations of the word "rotting" in other languages:
๐ต๐น apodrecendo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคกเคผเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช verrottend
๐ฎ๐ฉ membusuk
๐บ๐ฆ ะณะฝะธััั
๐ต๐ฑ gnicie
๐ฏ๐ต ่ ๆ๏ผใตใฏใ๏ผ
๐ซ๐ท pourrissement
๐ช๐ธ pudriรฉndose
๐น๐ท รงรผrรผme
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ถํจ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุนูู
๐จ๐ฟ hnitรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ hnitie
๐จ๐ณ ่ ็ (fวlร n)
๐ธ๐ฎ gnitje
๐ฎ๐ธ rotnun
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ รงรผrรผmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ pudriรฉndose
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.
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.
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- 15282 snorted
- 15283 roam
- 15284 moratorium
- 15285 rotting
- 15286 horticulture
- 15287 palette
- 15288 clapped
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