Rot (Noun)
Meaning 1
(biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action.
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Nouns denoting natural processes.
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Meaning 2
Unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements).
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 3
A state of decay usually accompanied by an offensive odor.
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Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The old fruit had begun to rot on the kitchen counter, filling the air with a foul smell.
- The tree's trunk was starting to rot from the inside out, making it a hazard to the surrounding area.
- The city's infrastructure was in a state of rot, with crumbling roads and bridges in desperate need of repair.
- The abandoned house had fallen into a state of rot, its walls covered in mold and its floors creaking with decay.
- The garbage dump was a breeding ground for disease, with rotting waste and decaying matter attracting swarms of flies.