Crumbling

/ˈkrʌmblɪŋ/ adjective

Breaking apart into small pieces; falling into decay or disrepair.

From Middle English 'crumble' (possibly from Old English 'cruma' meaning crumb, or Germanic roots). The '-ing' form shows the ongoing process of breaking apart.

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