Dry-rot

Synonyms for "dry-rot" (40 found)

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blast blight cancer canker caries carrion decay decomposition

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deterioration foulness fungus gangrene mildew mold mortification moth moth and rust mould moulder mouldy

Related words (20)

must necrosis pest putrefaction putrescence putridity putridness rancidity rancidness rankness rot rottenness rust slough smut sphacelation sphacelus spoilage tooth decay worm

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mildew mold mould

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But, there are a few fungi that transport water to dry wood and cause decay called dry-rot or water-conducting fungi.

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