decomposing
word · lemma: decompose
Definition
Breaking down into simpler parts, often because of bacteria or natural processes; commonly used for organic matter like plants, animals, or food.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly in scientific, environmental, or biological contexts. Common collocations: 'decomposing body', 'decomposing leaves', 'decomposing food'. Refers to natural breakdown, not mechanical destruction.
Spanish: descomponiéndosePortuguese (BR): decompondoPortuguese (PT): a decompor-seChinese (Simplified): 分解Chinese (Traditional): 分解Hindi: सड़ रहाArabic: يتحلل
Example Sentences
The banana peel was decomposing in the trash.
basic
Fallen leaves are decomposing on the ground.
basic
The meat left out is decomposing fast.
basic
It smells so bad in here because something is decomposing.
natural
Old food in the fridge is probably decomposing by now.
natural
That log in the forest has been decomposing for years.
natural