moldering 1 of 3

adjective

Definition of molderingnext
as in rotting

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moldering

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noun

as in fermentation

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moldering

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verb

present participle of molder
as in decomposing
to go through decomposition leaves moldering in the compost pile

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moldering
  1. fermentation
  2. moldy
  3. disintegration
  4. decaying
  5. putrescent
Noun
  • Chattanooga's Experimental Distillery focuses on small-batch innovations, testing new mash bills, barrel finishes, and fermentation techniques.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Harvest occurred between August 15 and 30, and after fermentation the wines were aged on the lees for one year in a combination of new oak, used oak, concrete eggs, and stainless-steel eggs.
    Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of fermentation
Adjective
  • Springtails Springtails are another group of insects that feed on moldy materials.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024
  • These pests are often found in moldy foods or foods with a high moisture content.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2024
Definition of moldy
Noun
  • Despite the inevitable disintegration of Privacy Sandbox, marketers should still test alternative targeting and measurement methods.
    Forrester, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
  • And the disintegration of a true morality — what is your true north?
    Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2024
Definition of disintegration
Verb
  • The abundance of decaying plants provided a rich source of sustenance for many fungi, which, in turn, increased their chances of encountering ants that were actively foraging in the same environment.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2024
  • To do that, both spacecraft rely on three radioisotope thermoelectric generators (RTGs) fueled by decaying plutonium-238.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of decaying
Adjective
  • This putrescent combination of sky-high home prices, rising mortgage rates and stifling consumer inflation have forced all but the wealthiest or most determined buyers out of a new home.
    Q.ai - Powering a Personal Wealth Movement, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2022
  • The most common are oils (cinnamon, clove, thyme, garlic, etc.), putrescent whole egg solids, dried blood, etc.
    Kym Pokorny, OregonLive.com, 17 Apr. 2018
Definition of putrescent
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