Definitions for "Dry rot"
Keywords:  rot, crumble, fungal, decay, fungus
A decay of the "brown rot" type, caused by specialized fungi capable of conducting moisture from an available source and extending their attack to wood previously too dry to decay. Found chiefly in buildings. The term is open to the misinterpretation that wood will rot when dry, which is not true.
Brown, crumbling look of wood, which is decaying due to fungi. Rather than dry, this type of deterioration occurs when wood is subjected to a constant source of moisture, such as studs, when there is a leak
Fungal decay of seasoned wood.
Keywords:  fusarium, see
See Fusarium.
A condition which results from microorganisms attacking fibers, textiles, carpets and other materials. An attack on natural carpet backing may cause loss of strength that leads to tearing and breaking up.
Disintegration of carpet backing which is caused by mildew.