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senescence

/sɛˈnɛsəns/ noun · British & US
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What does senescence mean?

noun

The state or process of growing old or deteriorating, especially in plants or animals; the gradual decline in physical or mental powers that occurs with age.

Example

"The once-vibrant flowers began to show signs of senescence, their petals wilting and dropping off."

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