To crumble into small particles; to turn to dust by natural decay; to lose form, or waste away, by a gradual separation of the component particles, without the presence of water; to crumble away.

To turn to dust; to cause to crumble; to cause to waste away.

To slowly decay, generally at temperatures below that of the human body.

One who, or that which, molds or forms into shape; specifically (Founding), one skilled in the art of making molds for castings.

See Mold, Molder, Moldy, etc.

break down; "The bodies decomposed in the heat"