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    rot

    US /rɑ:t/

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    UK /rɒt/

    B2
    v.i.Intransitive VerbTo break down into pieces through dying; decay
    The wood that has been left outside is already partially destroyed by rot
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounThe process or state of decaying or rotting.
    The rot had spread throughout the timber.
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounFoolish or nonsensical talk or ideas.
    Don't talk such rot!
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounA disease of plants or animals characterized by decay.
    Foot rot is a common disease in sheep.

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    How can you spot a TikTok wellness scam? - What in the World podcast, BBC World Service

    15:15How can you spot a TikTok wellness scam? - What in the World podcast, BBC World Service
    • We should point out, if you eat too many bananas you can get constipated, you can have too much potassium in your system which has hard effects, and indeed you can rot your teeth because it's not good for you. Well, moving steadily along, what makes these trends go viral? What is it that pushes people to click, click, follow?

      We should point out, if you eat too many bananas you can get constipated, you can have too much potassium in your system which has hard effects, and indeed you can rot your teeth because it's not good for you. Well, moving steadily along, what makes these trends go viral? What is it that pushes people to click, click, follow?

    • and indeed, um, you can rot your teeth because it's not good for you.

      and indeed, um, you can rot your teeth because it's not good for you.

    B1

    就算做你不想做的事情,都有可能會失敗,倒不如冒險去做自己熱愛的事 - Jim Carrey 金·凱瑞 (中英字幕)

    04:01就算做你不想做的事情,都有可能會失敗,倒不如冒險去做自己熱愛的事 - Jim Carrey 金·凱瑞 (中英字幕)
    • Because everything you gain in life will rot and fall apart.

      Because everything you gain in life will rot and fall apart.

    • Because everything you gain in life will rot and fall apart,

      Because everything you gain in life will rot and fall apart,

    A2

    Ask Orange #94 - Annoying Orange BRAINROT!

    09:03Ask Orange #94 - Annoying Orange BRAINROT!
    • Okay, you said I could say it any way I wanted, so I'll say it in annoying orange brain rot: subscriber rubber butt blooper tillo armadillo fartillo!

      Okay, you said I could say it any way I wanted, so I'll say it in annoying orange brain rot: subscriber rubber butt blooper tillo armadillo fartillo!

    • Okay, you said I could say it any way I wanted, so I'll say it in annoying Orange brain rot.

      Okay, you said I could say it any way I wanted, so I'll say it in annoying Orange brain rot.

    B2

    Tell Me Lies | Catch Up | Hulu

    01:31Tell Me Lies | Catch Up | Hulu
    • Someday some guy's gonna get so far under your skin, he's gonna rot there.

      Someday some guy's gonna get so far under your skin, he's gonna rot there.

    • Someday some guy's gonna get so far under your skin he's gonna rot there.

      Someday some guy's gonna get so far under your skin he's gonna rot there.

    A2

    How To Propagate A Full Pot Of Pothos From One Vine | Houseplant Tips & Tricks Ep. 7

    16:14How To Propagate A Full Pot Of Pothos From One Vine | Houseplant Tips & Tricks Ep. 7
    • The petiole is the stem that connects the leaf to the main stem submerged in the water as that's when it could incite some rot.

      The petiole is the stem that connects the leaf to the main stem submerged in the water as that's when it could incite some rot.

    • Submerge in the water as that's when it could incite some rot.

      Submerge in the water as that's when it could incite some rot.

    B1

    HOUSEPLANT CARE TIPS FOR BEGINNERS » + printable guide

    08:26HOUSEPLANT CARE TIPS FOR BEGINNERS » + printable guide
    • That way when you're at the plant store You can check the tag to see if it's going to be an appropriate match and while you're at the plant store Anyway, there's also another couple things you might want to consider So when you found a really beautiful healthy plant that you know is the one that you want to take home One of the things I recommend doing is very gently Take the plant out of the pot just to see what the root situation is like here You can see that there's a whole bunch of roots along the outside and on the bottom So it might be a good idea to just buy a larger inner pot that you can then transfer it to you can also look For a nice outer pot that will fit the repotted plant while you're still at the nursery You It's incredibly important that the pot that your plant is in has holes because we need the water to be able to drain But not all pots with holes are created equal like this one for example also has holes But there's a valley beneath the holes and this is a place where water can collect and the problem with water Collecting is it can cause the roots to rot which might mean the plant could eventually die So the point here we want to make sure we get a pot with holes at the bottom most point of the container So when we were at the nursery we talked about the importance of repotting plants that have outgrown their current home But a lot of plants don't take well to a change in their environment But I'm going to share with you a technique that my mom taught me and it works really really well Essentially all you do is first wet the soil before adding it to the new pot So you want it to be moist enough that it sticks together But you don't want it to be dripping wet either and the reason that this works is it encourages the roots to go out and Explore this new wet territory, and it helps it to settle into its new environment a little bit better Then we'll transfer the soil along the bottom and the sides of the new pot We'll gently remove the plant from its nursery container and transfer it to its new home and add some extra soil around the sides And along the top you can gently press down on it as well But not too much because we want to give the roots some room to branch out and then at the very end We're going to water it just a little bit so that the old soil gets a bit of moisture as well Over-watering and under-watering plants is probably the single most common reason why a lot of house plants die But every plant is very specific when it comes to its watering requirements But there are a few important rules of thumb that might help.

      That way when you're at the plant store You can check the tag to see if it's going to be an appropriate match and while you're at the plant store Anyway, there's also another couple things you might want to consider So when you found a really beautiful healthy plant that you know is the one that you want to take home One of the things I recommend doing is very gently Take the plant out of the pot just to see what the root situation is like here You can see that there's a whole bunch of roots along the outside and on the bottom So it might be a good idea to just buy a larger inner pot that you can then transfer it to you can also look For a nice outer pot that will fit the repotted plant while you're still at the nursery You It's incredibly important that the pot that your plant is in has holes because we need the water to be able to drain But not all pots with holes are created equal like this one for example also has holes But there's a valley beneath the holes and this is a place where water can collect and the problem with water Collecting is it can cause the roots to rot which might mean the plant could eventually die So the point here we want to make sure we get a pot with holes at the bottom most point of the container So when we were at the nursery we talked about the importance of repotting plants that have outgrown their current home But a lot of plants don't take well to a change in their environment But I'm going to share with you a technique that my mom taught me and it works really really well Essentially all you do is first wet the soil before adding it to the new pot So you want it to be moist enough that it sticks together But you don't want it to be dripping wet either and the reason that this works is it encourages the roots to go out and Explore this new wet territory, and it helps it to settle into its new environment a little bit better Then we'll transfer the soil along the bottom and the sides of the new pot We'll gently remove the plant from its nursery container and transfer it to its new home and add some extra soil around the sides And along the top you can gently press down on it as well But not too much because we want to give the roots some room to branch out and then at the very end We're going to water it just a little bit so that the old soil gets a bit of moisture as well Over-watering and under-watering plants is probably the single most common reason why a lot of house plants die But every plant is very specific when it comes to its watering requirements But there are a few important rules of thumb that might help.

    • And the problem with water collecting is it can cause the roots to rot, which might mean the plant could eventually die.

      And the problem with water collecting is it can cause the roots to rot, which might mean the plant could eventually die.

    A2

    Plant propagation for beginners » 5 indoor plants

    17:36Plant propagation for beginners » 5 indoor plants
    • That is incredibly important that it has holes, because when you're going to water your plant later, you want it to be able to drain the water out so that the roots don't rot.

      That is incredibly important that it has holes, because when you're going to water your plant later, you want it to be able to drain the water out so that the roots don't rot.

    • That is incredibly important that it has holes because when you're going to water your plant later, you want it to be able to drain the water out so that the roots don't rot.

      That is incredibly important that it has holes because when you're going to water your plant later, you want it to be able to drain the water out so that the roots don't rot.

    B1

    エジプト学の専門家だけど質問ある?| Tech Support | WIRED Japan

    19:51エジプト学の専門家だけど質問ある?| Tech Support | WIRED Japan
    • If you're going to rot, it's going to be because there's so much water in your internal organs.

      If you're going to rot, it's going to be because there's so much water in your internal organs.

    • If you're going to rot, it's going to be because there's so much water in your internal organs.

      If you're going to rot, it's going to be because there's so much water in your internal organs.

    B1

    Alex Consani Talks TikTok, Charli xcx, and Modeling Advice | Burning Questions | Harper's BAZAAR

    08:04Alex Consani Talks TikTok, Charli xcx, and Modeling Advice | Burning Questions | Harper's BAZAAR
    • I definitely am the same person online that I am in person, but also I don't think people think that I like to have philosophical conversations, which I hate because people come up to me and they talk brain rot to me, which is fab.

      I definitely am the same person online that I am in person, but also I don't think people think that I like to have philosophical conversations, which I hate because people come up to me and they talk brain rot to me, which is fab.

    • I love to talk brain rot, but I think it's important to like know that people can have real conversations.

      I love to talk brain rot, but I think it's important to like know that people can have real conversations.

    A2

    Ocean Confetti!

    02:57Ocean Confetti!
    • And unlike other materials, plastic doesn't rust or rot;

      And unlike other materials, plastic doesn't rust or rot;

    • plastic doesn't rust or rot — it can last for centuries, even when we only need it to

      plastic doesn't rust or rot — it can last for centuries, even when we only need it to

    B2