How to Pronounce "decomposed"
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Definition
When something, especially organic matter, has broken down or rotted due to bacteria and other natural processes. For example, a body or plant material that is no longer whole because it has decayed.
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The fruit had decomposed in the bowl.
The animal's body had decomposed after many days.
Leaves on the forest floor had decomposed into rich soil.
Everything in the compost heap has decomposed nicely over the summer.