decadescent

English

Etymology

From Latin dēcadēscēns, from dēcadēscō (“to be decaying”), from dēcidō, dēcadō (“to decay, to fall away”). Equivalent to decay +‎ -escent.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌdɛkəˈdɛsənt/
• Rhymes: -ɛsənt

Adjective

decadescent (not comparable)

1. decaying