dryrot

/draɪrɒt/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of fungal infection or decay, typically of wood, that occurs in damp or humid conditions.

“The old wooden floor was suffering from dryrot and had to be replaced.”

Synonyms

  • decay
  • dry rot
  • dry-rot
  • wood rot

Antonyms

  • dryness
  • sturdiness