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Pronunciation: [dˌiːkəmpˈə͡ʊzɪŋ] (IPA)

Decomposing refers to the process of breaking down organic matter into simpler substances. Synonyms for decomposing include decaying, rotting, putrefying, spoiling, fermenting, deteriorating, corroding, disintegrating, crumbling, and breaking down. All of these words indicate a gradual breakdown and decay of organic materials, whether it be a plant, animal or other matter. The decomposition process helps to recycle nutrients and return them back into the soil for future plant growth. While decomposition is vital for the natural cycle of life, it can also be unpleasant due to the unpleasant odors it produces. Regardless, it is a necessary process for the balance of the ecosystem.

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Usage examples for Decomposing

Atmospheric agencies are also at work decomposing and disintegrating the material.
"The Future of Road-making in America"
Archer Butler Hulbert
The roots penetrate wherever there is any loose soil, and partly by their pressure and partly through the acidity accompanying decomposing plant tissue, complete a further breaking down of the rock.
"A Living from the Land"
William B. Duryee
Here it will stop, and if the tube is kept inclined during the rest of the operation it will roll around inside the tube at this point and thus not get down where any acid is likely to get into it and produce any pressure by decomposing it before the open end of the tube is sealed.
"Laboratory Manual of Glass-Blowing"
Francis C. Frary

Famous quotes with Decomposing

  • We are nauseated by the sight of trivial personalities decomposing in the eternity of print.
    Virginia Woolf
  • It sometimes strikes me that the whole of science is a piece of impudence; that nature can afford to ignore our impertinent interference. If our monkey mischief should ever reach the point of blowing up the earth by decomposing an atom, and even annihilated the sun himself, I cannot really suppose that the universe would turn a hair.
    Aleister Crowley
  • If my decomposing carcass helps nourish the roots of a Juniper tree or the wings of a vulture-that is immortality enough for me. And as much as anyone deserves.
    Edward Abbey
  • • Top down implies level of detail that is, looking at the highest level of summarization and then decomposing hierarchically to lower levels of detail as required.
    John Zachman
  • To think is to destroy. The very process of thought indicates it for the same thought, as thinking is decomposing.
    Fernando Pessoa

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