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Decay, decompose (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

rot

I believe this is a double definition.

'decay' is the first definition.
(rot can mean to decay)

'decompose' is the second definition.
(synonyms)

(Other definitions for rot that I've seen before include "crumble" , "Decay, perish" , "Corruption" , "Drivel" , "Rubbish (colloq.)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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