labefaction

labefaction

(ˌlæbɪˈfækʃən) or

labefactation

nrare deterioration; weakening[C17: from Late Latin labefactiō, from Latin labefacere shake, from lābī to fall + facere to make]

labefaction, labefactation

the process of coming apart, especially falling into ruin or decay.See also: Decaying, Processes