Meaning of the word decaying in English

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decaying

US /dɪˈkeɪ.ɪŋ/
UK /dɪˈkeɪ.ɪŋ/

Adjective

1.

undergoing decomposition; rotting

Example:
The old wooden fence was slowly decaying.
We found some decaying fruit in the back of the refrigerator.
2.

declining in quality, strength, or vitality; deteriorating

Example:
His health had been slowly decaying for years.
The once grand empire was now a decaying power.
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