decays

the food decays quickly in warm temperatures.

as time passes, the old building decays further.

the fruit decays if not stored properly.

his enthusiasm decays when faced with challenges.

organic matter decays and enriches the soil.

the relationship decays over time without communication.

when exposed to air, the metal decays rapidly.

the joy of the moment decays into memory.

without maintenance, the machinery decays and fails.

the excitement of the event decays as it approaches.