Decarbonize

de-kar'bon-iz, v. [-ized (-Izd), -izing.] To deprive of carbon, [de and carbonize, q. v., unend, eve, term Tn, Ice 5dd. t5ne. 6r 151 DECAY 135 der Carbon.] — Decar'boniza'tion, n. Act or proce of depriving a substance of carbon. — Decar burize, -bu-riz, v Same as Decarbonize. Decay, de-ka', [decayed (-kad r decaying.] To pa gradually from a sound, prosperous, or perfect state, to one of imperfection, weakne , or di olution; to fail; to rot. — v. To impair, bring to a worse state. — n. Gradual failure of health, soundne , prosperity, etc. decline. [OF. decaer, f de and caer, L. cadere, to fall.] — Deca'dence, -dency, -sT, n. Decay fall deterioration. [F.] — Deciduous, -sid'u-us, a. Of temporary existence shed yearly, as leaves or antlers; not perennial or permanent. [L.— deciduus, falling, decidere, f de and cadere.] Decid'uousne , n.