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Decay (Verb)

Lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current; "the particles disintegrated during the nuclear fission process".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The stored magnetic energy would slowly decay over time, making the relay less reliable.
During the fission reaction, radioactive particles would undergo rapid decay, releasing more particles.
The capacitance of the aged electrolytic capacitor would decay after repeated charge and discharge cycles.
Unstable atomic nuclei undergo radioactive decay, emitting harmful radiation into the environment.
The electric current within the superconducting loop would slowly decay due to thermal fluctuations.

Fall into decay or ruin; "The unoccupied house started to decay".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The abandoned factory began to decay, a symbol of the town's economic decline.
Without proper maintenance, the old bridge started to decay, and its structure became unstable.
The once-beautiful garden fell into decay after the old gardener passed away.
The city's historic district was allowed to decay, losing much of its original charm.
The vacant lot had fallen into decay, overgrown with weeds and littered with debris.

Undergo decay or decomposition; "The body started to decay and needed to be cremated".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Left unattended, the food began to decay and give off a foul smell.
Her grandmother's body was allowed to decay for days before being discovered.
Fruit left on the counter will decay quickly if not refrigerated.
The victim's body started to decay rapidly due to the hot and humid environment.
Exposure to the elements caused the once-bright flowers to wither and decay.