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decomposition

noun
/ˌdiː.kɒmpəˈzɪʃən/

Meaning

the process of decaying or breaking down into simpler parts

Example Sentences

The decomposition of leaves enriches the soil.

Example Expressions

decomposition reaction

Synonyms

decay, rot, disintegration, breakdown, putrefaction

Antonyms

growth, preservation, formation

Collocations

decomposition process, decomposition reaction, decomposition of matter

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