English Explanatory Dictionary

dry rot

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The crumbly, decayed portions of wooden members of buildings, especially at or below grade, usually caused by a fungal infection.
  2. Any progression of decay, corruption, or obsolescence.
  3. A fungal infection which affects plants, in particular potatoes.

Word forms

dry rot dryrot dry-rot
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