
Rot
Time Indicator
Used to indicate the gradual decay over time, especially with neglect.

Without maintenance, the building will inevitably rot.
Physical Damage
Highlights the visible damage or degeneration of materials.

The rot in the wall worsened after the storm.
Negative Connotation
Implies something undesirable and usually irreparable.

There's a sense of rot in the abandoned town.
Compare with
CorrodeCrumbleDecayDecomposeDeteriorateDisintegrateFesterPutrefySpoil
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