deterioration
nounfeminine/dɨtɨɾjuɾɐˈsɐ̃w̃/medium
de·te·ri·o·ra·ção
Definition
The action or effect of deteriorating; the process of becoming worse, spoiling, or degrading.
The deterioration of relations between the two countries is worrying.
Moisture caused the deterioration of the old books.
Common collocations
progressive deteriorationdeterioration of conditionssigns of deteriorationphysical deterioration
Etymology
Do latim 'deteriorationis', derivado de 'deteriorare' (tornar pior).