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A worsening of a condition or quality
“She also spoke of residents' despair with the deteriorating state of the Killough Road alongside the damaged sea wall.”
In a dilapidated or disintegrating condition, typically about to fall apart
That falls or fall
Returning to a less advanced or previous state
Easily broken into small fragments
Characterized by or causing degeneration
Physically weak or lacking in strength
Liable to spoil, rot
The process of physically withering or wasting away
Present participle for to become progressively worse in quality or health
“After all, studies indicate that our faculties deteriorate with age at varying degrees.”
Present participle for to decay or decompose organically
“Excess food will deteriorate in the water, leading to an accumulation of nitrogenous waste.”
Present participle for to disintegrate, crumble, or fall to pieces
“The walls deteriorate over time because of alkali and rain.”
Present participle for to decrease the value, character, or quality of
“Ninety percent will have significant problems because the water will deteriorate the pavement.”
Present participle for to deplete, or be depleted, in physical strength or energy
Present participle for to cause damage to, or have a diminishing effect on
Present participle for to damage, erode, or destroy by friction or use
Present participle for to lose or cause to lose luster, especially as a result of exposure to air or moisture
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