noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
age-related deterioration; wearing out; expiration
Refers to the decline or wearing out of things, especially due to aging. Often used in formal or technical contexts for equipment, infrastructure, or biological systems.
この橋は老廃が進んでいるため、補修が必要だ。
This bridge is deteriorating due to age, so repairs are needed.
長年使った機械が老廃して動かなくなった。
The machine, used for many years, wore out and stopped working.