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Definition of Rotting

1. Noun. (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action.

Definition of Rotting

1. Verb. (present participle of ''rot'') ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Rotting

1. rot [v] - See also: rot

Lexicographical Neighbors of Rotting

Literary usage of Rotting

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Transactions of the American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical and (1918)
"Tensile Strength Dried at 110° C. Pounds 24 hours rotting 67.5 1 week rotting 83.0 2 weeks rotting 93.0 3 weeks rotting 67.0 4 weeks rotting . ..."

2. Annual Report by Ohio State Board of Agriculture (1861)
"When the experiments with rotting in the Lys were crowned with eminent success ... Morever, the water of the Lys is said to be less suitable for rotting the ..."

3. Elizabeth and Her German Garden by Elizabeth (1900)
"Where the trees thicken into a wood, the fragrance of the wet earth and rotting leaves kicked up by the horses' hoofs fills my soul with delight. ..."

4. Elizabeth and Her German Garden by Elizabeth (1900)
"Where the trees thicken into a wood, the fragrance of the wet earth and rotting leaves kicked up by the horses' hoofs fills my soul with delight. ..."

5. Elizabeth and Her German Garden by Elizabeth (1900)
"Where the trees thicken into a wood, the fragrance of the wet earth and rotting leaves kicked up by the horses' hoofs fills my soul with delight. ..."

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