How to Pronounce "decomposition"
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The process of breaking down or being broken down into smaller parts, especially the natural breakdown of dead plants and animals.
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Decomposition happens when a leaf falls to the ground and breaks down over time.
Scientists study the decomposition of plastic to see how long it stays in the environment.
If you leave your lunch out, decomposition can start in just a few hours.
Bacteria play an important role in decomposition.