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undecayed

undecayed

1 7.0
Not changed by radioactivity and still in its original state
  • adjective
  • /ˌʌndɪˈkeɪd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : no descompuesto
  • Researchers found undecayed fruit in the ancient ruins, offering insights into past diets.

Examples

  • The nucleus's initial quantum state really exists and could be described in the decayed/undecayed basis as a superposition of decayed and undecayed states.

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  • The nucleus's initial quantum state really exists and could be described in the decayed/undecayed basis as a superposition of decayed and undecayed states.

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  • The archaeologists discovered a piece of undecayed wood that was thousands of years old.

  • The museum displayed an undecayed specimen of a dinosaur bone, preserved in its original state.

Synonyms

unspoiled
vsundecayed
11 3.9

Not damaged or rotten and still in a fresh, natural state

specifies absence of decay, often in a physical or radioactive sense
unaltered
vsundecayed
5 3.7

Still in its original state and not changed

is specific to lack of decay rather than lack of any change
uncorrupted
vsundecayed
1 5.7

Still in its original good condition

is focused on absence of decay, often in radioactive contexts
undecomposed
vsundecayed
6.7

Not rotted or broken down and remaining as it was

is about not having undergone decay and often refers to radioactive material
uncorrupt
vsundecayed
6.0

Not decayed or spoiled, kept in original condition

emphasizes not having undergone decay rather than purity
undecaying
vsundecayed
7.2

Stays whole and does not rot over time

describes the state of not having undergone decay rather than ongoing resistance

Antonyms

decayed
1 3.9

Something like wood, teeth, or food that is soft and broken because it has rotted

How Decayed

decayed
1 3.9
undecayed
  • Specialized
1 7.0
stable
  • Specialized
30 6.6

Surface Forms

undecayed positive

Morphology

undecayed = decayed (transparent) = un + decay

The prefix 'un-' clearly negates the state of being 'decayed', making the meaning straightforward.

Etymology

Undecayed comes from un- ('not') and decay ('to break down'), and a helpful way to remember the scientific sense is to think of 'undecayed atoms' as ones that have not broken down yet and are still in their original state.