rotting
/ˈrɑtɪŋ/
adjective
- Undergoing decay or decomposition.
- The smell of rotting fish filled the air near the dock.
- We had to throw away the rotting vegetables from the back of the fridge.
- The rotting leaves on the forest floor created a rich layer of soil.
noun
- The process of decaying or decomposing.
- The rotting of the wooden ship's hull made it unsafe to sail.
- The rotting of the old fence was accelerated by the constant rain.
- Proper composting relies on the slow rotting of organic waste.