Definition of dry rot Dry rot

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What does dry rot mean?

Noun
dry rot - a fungus causing dry rot
dry rot - a crumbling and drying of timber or bulbs or potatoes or fruit caused by a fungus

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dry rot (Noun)
The crumbly, friable decayed portions of wooden members of buildings, especially at or below grade, usually caused by a fungal infection.
dry rot (Noun)
Metaphorically, a progressive malaise of decay, corruption, or datedness.

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