rotting

Definitions of rotting
  1. noun
    stem of the rattan palm used for making canes and umbrella handles
    synonyms: rietje
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    type of:
    riet, rotan
    a strong slender often flexible stem as of bamboos, reeds, rattans, or sugar cane
  2. noun
    (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action
    synonyms: bederf, decompositie, desintegratie, rot, rottingsproces, verrotting
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    type of:
    aantasting, achteruitgang, neergang, teruggang, verloop
    the process of gradually becoming inferior
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