SYNONYMS FOR rot
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Origin of rot
synonym study for rot
1. See decay.
OTHER WORDS FROM rot
half-rotted, adjectiveun·rot·ted, adjectiveWords nearby rot
Definition for rot (2 of 3)
ROT
rule of thumb.
Definition for rot (3 of 3)
rot.
abbreviation
rotating.
rotation.
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British Dictionary definitions for rot (1 of 2)
rot1
/ (rɒt) /
verb rots, rotting or rotted
noun
Word Origin for rot
Old English rotian (vb); related to Old Norse rotna . C13 (noun), from Scandinavian
British Dictionary definitions for rot (2 of 2)
rot2
abbreviation for
rotation (of a mathematical function)
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Scientific definitions for rot
rot
[ rŏt ]
Verb
To undergo decomposition, especially organic decomposition; decay.
Noun
Any of several plant diseases characterized by the breakdown of tissue and caused by various bacteria or fungi.
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