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decay vs molder

molder vs decay

decay is a noun but molder is not a noun.

decay and molder both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
decay Yes No Yes No
molder No No Yes No
As verbs, molder is a hyponym of decay; that is, molder is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than decay:
  • decay: undergo decay or decomposition
  • molder: break down
Other hyponyms of decay include decompose, moulder, rot, go bad, spoil, putrefy, deliquesce.
decay (noun) molder (noun)
the organic phenomenon of rotting
a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current
the process of gradually becoming inferior
the spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation
an inferior state resulting from the process of decaying
decay (verb) molder (verb)
fall into decay or ruin break down
lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current
undergo decay or decomposition
Difference between decay and molder

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