- present participle of decompose.
decomposing
Example Sentences
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The San Carlos Recreation and Wildlife Department also warned that decomposing fish could create health risks for people attempting to fish or boat in the area.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 18, 2026
The group used a technology known as soil vapor sampling, which they say could detect volatile organic compounds associated with decomposing human remains.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 6, 2026
Before Jon Hallford was sentenced, he apologised in court and listened to family members describe having nightmares about their loved ones decomposing in his care.
From BBC ● Feb. 6, 2026
In that instance, moss growth on a decomposing skeleton helped investigators estimate how long the individual had been dead.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 1, 2026
This one’s stainless steel facade has been peeled back, exposing its innards as if it were decomposing from the inside out.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
