molder

verb mold·er \ˈmōl-dər\

: to rot slowly especially from not being used : to decay slowly

mold·eredmold·er·ing \-d(ə-)riŋ\

Full Definition of MOLDER

intransitive verb

: to crumble into particles : disintegrate, decay

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frequentative of ⁵mold

First Known Use: 1531

Synonyms: break down, corrupt, decompose, disintegrate, fester, foul, mold, decay, perish [chiefly British], putrefy, rot, spoil

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