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decay, deteriorate, decompose

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Example:Improperly preserved, the ancient scrolls began to decay, losing much of their original information.

Definition:To break down or deteriorate, the opposite of the process of fossilisation.

From decay

Example:Since the storm, the wooden bridge worsened, which was a sign that it was deteriorating rather than fossilising.

Definition:To become worse or less good, the opposite of the action of fossilising.

From deteriorate

Example:In the warm weather, the grass quickly decomposed, unlike the ancient prints which had fossilised.

Definition:To break down into simpler substances, the opposite of the process of fossilisation.

From decompose