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  1. decomposing

    Decomposition or rot is the process by which dead organic substances are broken down into simpler organic or inorganic matter such as carbon dioxide, water, simple sugars and mineral salts. The process is a part of the nutrient cycle and is essential for recycling the finite matter that occupies physical space in the biosphere. Bodies of living organisms begin to decompose shortly after death. Animals, such as worms, also help decompose the organic materials. Organisms that do this are known as decomposers or detritivores. Although no two organisms decompose in the same way, they all undergo the same sequential stages of decomposition. The science which studies decomposition is generally referred to as taphonomy from the Greek word taphos, meaning tomb. Decomposition can also be a gradual process for organisms that have extended periods of dormancy.One can differentiate abiotic decomposition from biotic decomposition (biodegradation). The former means "the degradation of a substance by chemical or physical processes", e.g., hydrolysis; the latter means "the metabolic breakdown of materials into simpler components by living organisms", typically by microorganisms.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of decomposing in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of decomposing in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of decomposing in a Sentence

  1. Mario Rivera:

    It is decomposing nicely. I think. Its not that bad so we are hoping other landowners will do this.

  2. Aleister Crowley:

    It sometimes strikes me that the whole of science is a piece of impudence; that nature can afford to ignore our impertinent interference. If our monkey mischief should ever reach the point of blowing up the earth by decomposing an atom, and even annihilated the sun himself, I cannot really suppose that the universe would turn a hair.

  3. Marine Science professor Teresa Greely:

    Theyre decomposing right now. Thats why we have this really noticeable smell right now on the beach.

  4. Hyeonseo Lee:

    The smell of decomposing bodies was everywhere.

  5. Ray Wantorcik:

    My brother was left to rot, mutilated, decomposing, while the murderer was enjoying life with his disemboweled body in the next room. I cannot shut that memory off.

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