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Definition of Dry rot
1. Noun. A crumbling and drying of timber or bulbs or potatoes or fruit caused by a fungus.
Generic synonyms: Plant Disease
2. Noun. A fungus causing dry rot.
Generic synonyms: Fungus
Definition of Dry rot
1. Noun. The crumbly, friable decayed portions of wooden members of buildings, especially at or below grade, usually caused by a fungal infection. ¹
2. Noun. Metaphorically, a progressive malaise of decay, corruption, or datedness. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com