deutschdictionary
noun
(THE PROCESS OF ROTTING OR DECOMPOSING)
The decay of food is fast. - Der Zerfall von Lebensmitteln ist schnell.
(THE PROCESS OF BREAKING INTO PARTS)
The disintegration of the material is visible. - Der Zerfall des Materials ist sichtbar.
(THE SUDDEN FAILURE OF A STRUCTURE)
The collapse of the building was surprising. - Der Zerfall des Gebäudes war überraschend.
(THE PROCESS OF BREAKING DOWN ORGANIC MATTER)
The decomposition of plants takes long. - Der Zerfall von Pflanzen dauert lange.
(THE PROCESS OF BECOMING PROGRESSIVELY WORSE)
The deterioration of the infrastructure is concerning. - Der Zerfall der Infrastruktur ist besorgniserregend.