Moulder
/ˈməʊldər/
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Decay
Used to describe the natural decomposition of things, typically food or organic material.
The old pumpkin began to moulder on the porch.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Instant
Indicates a gradual process, not something that happens quickly.
The loaf of bread will slowly moulder if left uneaten.
Pro Tip 3/3Visible Change
The effects of moldering are often visible, such as mold growth or disintegration.
As the leaves moulder, they blend back into the earth.
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Break downCorrodeCrumbleDecayDecomposeDeteriorateDisintegrateRot
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