How Fossils Are Made: This one page handout explains how fossils are made and the kinds of fossils paleontologists study. Fossils Crossword: This crossword on fossils reviews all the terms and content from the 'How Fossils Are Made' handout above.
To decay means to rot, decompose, break down. Our bodiesâanything organicâwill decay after death. Broken sidewalks, potholes, graffiti are all signs of urban decay. Tooth decay is something to avoid. Decay can also mean decline. Anyone, even a great athlete, must exercise regularly to maintain muscle toneâas soon as you stop, the muscles begin to decay. If the strength of the cable signal coming into your house grows weaker over time, you can complain that it has decayed.
An apple in an advanced state of decay. An apple in an advanced state of decay. Decay is defined as rotted matter or the state of rotting, deteriorating or declining. An example of decay is what has happened to an old abandoned building. To decay is defined as to rot, lose strength or deteriorate. 1  An example of decay is when old fruit begins to rot. 2  An example of decay is when a neighborhood starts to become crime-ridden.