Rotting (Noun)
Meaning
(biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The smell of rotting fruit wafted through the air as we walked by the dumpster.
- Rotting tree trunks provided a habitat for a variety of insects and small animals in the forest ecosystem.
- After the flood, the rotting remains of buildings and cars lined the streets for months.
- The researchers studied the effects of different environmental factors on the rate of rotting in organic matter.
- Rotting waste clogged the sewer system, causing backups and environmental hazards in the community.