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deterioration
nounfemininegeneral usecommon/dɨtɨɾjuɾɐˈsɐ̃w̃/de·te·ri·o·ra·ção
Definition
1The action or effect of deteriorating; the process of becoming worse, spoiling, or degrading.
Usage examples
“The deterioration of relations between the two countries is worrying.”
“Moisture caused the deterioration of the old books.”
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progressive deteriorationdeterioration of conditionssigns of deteriorationphysical deterioration