Synonyms and related words :
biodegradability, biodegradation, breakup, caries, carrion, corrosion, corruption, decay, decomposition, degradability, degradation, dilapidation, disintegration, disorganization, dissolution, dry rot, foulness, gangrene, mildew, mold, mortification, necrosis, oxidation, oxidization, putrefaction, putrescence, putridity, putridness, rancidity, rancidness, rankness, resolution, rot, rottenness, rust, slough, sphacelation, sphacelus, tooth decay