decomposition — the process of rotting or decay; the breakdown of complex substances into simpler ones
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the process of rotting or decay; the breakdown of complex substances into simpler ones
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌdiːkəmpəˈzɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- The zombie's decomposition was so advanced that even other zombies avoided him at the undead party.
- Scientists study the decomposition of plastic waste to find eco-friendly solutions.
- My cooking skills are so bad that my food starts decomposition before I finish preparing it.
decomposition
NOUN[/ˌdiːkəmpəˈzɪʃən/]
the process of rotting or decay; the breakdown of complex substances into simpler ones
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'decomponere,' formed by combining 'de-' (down, apart) and 'componere' (to put together). The word entered English in the 17th century to describe the process of breaking down into component parts.
Breakdown
de- (down, apart) + com- (together) + -position (from ponere, to place/put) = decomposition
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The zombie's decomposition was so advanced that even other zombies avoided him at the undead party.”
“Scientists study the decomposition of plastic waste to find eco-friendly solutions.”
“My cooking skills are so bad that my food starts decomposition before I finish preparing it.”
“The forensic team analyzed the decomposition stages to determine the time of death.”
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