To undergo a decline in physical or mental powers or vigor due to old age.
"Senesce" Examples
Usage Examples for senesce
As plants grow in poor soil, they tend to dry out and senesce, eventually dying. The trees in the arbour began to senesce, their leaves turning yellow as autumn arrived. The flowers on the potted tulips began to senesce and wilt quickly due to the excess heat from the radiator. Due to a combination of the lack of rainfall and heat, the fruit trees in the orchard senesce, resulting in a reduced harvest. The once vibrant, succulent appearance of the herb garden started to senesce, turning brown and brittle due to the cold winter.