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   rot

   /rɒt/

   verb

   • 1. (chiefly of animal or vegetable matter) decay or cause to decay by the action of bacteria and fungi; decompose: "the chalets were neglected and their woodwork was rotting away" Similar decaydecomposedisintegratecrumblebecome rottencorrodeperishgo badgo offspoilgo sourmouldergo mouldytaintputrefyfesterbecome gangrenousmortifyrare:necrosesphacelate
   • ▪ gradually deteriorate, especially through neglect: "the education system has been allowed to rot" Similar deterioratedegeneratedeclinedecayfall into decaygo to rack and ruinbecome dilapidatedgo to seedgo downhilllanguishmoulderinformal:go to potgo to the dogsgo down the toiletOpposite recoverimprove
   • 2. make fun of; tease: informal, dated British "has anybody been rotting you?"

   noun

   • 1. the process of decaying: "the leaves were turning black with rot"
   • ▪ rotten or decayed matter.
   • ▪ any of a number of fungal or bacterial diseases that cause tissue deterioration, especially in plants. Similar decaydecompositioncorrosionmouldmouldinessmildewblightcankerputrefactionputrescencewet rotdry rot
   • ▪ liver rot in sheep.
   • 2. a process of deterioration; a decline in standards: British "there is enough talent in the team to stop the rot" Similar deteriorationdeclinecorruptioncankercancer
   • ▪ corruption on the part of officials. US
   • 3. nonsense; rubbish: informal British "don't talk rot" Similar nonsensebalderdashgibberishclaptrapblarneyblatherbletherrubbishinformal:hogwashbaloneytripedrivelbilgeboshbullbunkhot aireyewashpifflepoppycockphooeyhooeymalarkeytwaddleguffdribblecobblerscodswallopcockstuff and nonsensetoshhaversgarbageflapdoodleblatherswackbushwaapplesaucebellywashinformal, dated:bunkumtommyrotcodgammonvulgar slang:crapolaOpposite sense

   Word Origin Old Englishrotian (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch rotten; the noun (Middle English) may have come via Scandinavian.

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2. www.almanac.com › pest › blossom-end-rotHow to Identify and Prevent Blossom-End Rot - The Old Farmer's...

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   May 30, 2024 · Blossom-end rot is a disorder in which the tissue of the blossom end (the “bottom”) of the fruit breaks down and rots, thus reducing the quality of the fruit and the overall yield from the plant. What Causes Blossom-End Rot? Thankfully, blossom-end rot isn’t caused by a disease or pest. Instead, it is the result of a lack of calcium in the plant.

3. helpfulprofessor.com › rote-learningRote Learning: Definition, Examples, Pros, Cons (2024) - Helpful...

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   May 29, 2024 · Rote Learning Definition. Here are two quick scholarly definitions: “Rote learning occurs when the learner memorizes new information without relating it to prior knowledge and involves no effort to integrate new knowledge with existing concepts, experience, or objects. (Repko, 2008)

4. lifehacker.com › the-out-of-touch-adults-guide-to-kid-culture-brain-rotThe Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: 'Brain Rot'

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   Jun 4, 2024 · Here's what it means: "brain rot" is a derogatory slang term that describes the dumbing down that supposedly comes from spending too much time online.

5. www.urbandictionary.com › defineUrban Dictionary: DotRotPotA

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   3 days ago · It could be an acronym refering for Rise of the Planet of the Apes

6. www.investopedia.com › terms › rRoth IRA: What It Is and How to Open One - Investopedia

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   Apr 13, 2024 · A Roth IRA is a special individual retirement account (IRA) where you pay taxes on money going into your account, and then all future withdrawals are tax free. Roth IRAs are best when...

7. www.answers.com › biology › What_is_rotting_vegetationWhat is rotting vegetation? - Answers

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   Jun 13, 2024 · Rotting vegetation refers to plant material that has begun to decay and break down over time. This process is part of natural decomposition, where microorganisms like...

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › dry rotDry rot - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   May 28, 2024 · noun. a crumbling and drying of timber or bulbs or potatoes or fruit caused by a fungus. see more. see less. type of: plant disease. a disease that affects plants. noun. a fungus causing dry rot.

9. www.merriam-webster.com › medical › liver rotLiver rot Definition & Meaning | Merriam-Webster Medical

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   May 26, 2024 · The meaning of LIVER ROT is a disease that is caused by liver flukes especially in sheep and cattle and is marked by sluggishness, anemia, and wasting and by great local damage to the liver.

10. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › rack one's brainRack one's brain Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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    5 days ago · The meaning of RACK ONE'S BRAIN is to think very hard in order to try to remember something, solve a problem, etc.. How to use rack one's brain in a sentence.

11. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › rote learningRote learning - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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    6 days ago · /roʊt ˌlʌrnɪŋ/ IPA guide. Definitions of rote learning. noun. memorization by repetition. synonyms: rote. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Rote learning." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/rote learning. Accessed 16 Jun. 2024. Copy citation. Examples from books and articles. loading examples...