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dry rot

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Definition of dry rot

noun

  • 1 [mass noun] fungal timber decay occurring in poorly ventilated conditions in buildings, resulting in cracking and powdering of the wood.
  • 2 (also dry rot fungus) the fungus that causes dry rot decay.
    • Serpula lacrymans, family Corticiaceae, class Hymenomycetes

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