dry rot vs wet rot

dry rot

noun
  • The crumbly, friable decayed portions of wooden members of buildings, especially at or below grade, usually caused by a fungal infection. 

  • Any progression of decay, corruption, or obsolescence. 

  • A fungal infection which affects plants, in particular potatoes. 

wet rot

noun
  • Decay of timber by fungi that attack wood having high moisture content. 

  • A soft rot in which the decayed tissues are markedly watery. 

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