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rot meaning in Tamil

அழுகு aḻuku

UK/ɹɒt//ɹɑt/

rot in Tamil: அழுகு (aḻuku). In English, rot means to suffer decomposition due to biological action, especially by fungi or bacteria.

Tamil words for rot

(intransitive) to suffer decomposition
அழுகு aḻuku

English meaning of rot

  1. verb To suffer decomposition due to biological action, especially by fungi or bacteria.
  2. verb To decline in function or utility.
  3. verb To (cause to) deteriorate in any way, as in morals; to corrupt.
  4. verb To make putrid; to cause to be wholly or partially decomposed by natural processes.

Full definition of rot

rot in a sentence

  • The apple left in the cupboard all that time had started to rot.
  • Your brain will rot if you spend so much time on the computer, Tony!
  • to rot vegetable fiber

Synonyms of rot

rot in other languages

Questions about rot in Tamil

What is the meaning of rot in Tamil?
Rot in Tamil is அழுகு (aḻuku).
rot என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Rot: அழுகு (aḻuku).
What does rot mean in English?
Rot means to suffer decomposition due to biological action, especially by fungi or bacteria.

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