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Term: Carious

Adjective - Definition 1:

Affected by or pertaining to dental caries; decayed.

Example sentence: My dentist found several carious teeth that needed immediate attention.

Adjective - Definition 2:

Relating to or characterized by decay or rot.

Example sentence: The old abandoned house had a carious smell coming from its decaying walls.

Adjective - Definition 3:

Having or showing a nature that is morally or socially decayed.

Example sentence: The city's carious neighborhoods were plagued with crime and poverty.

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