- present participle of decompose.
decomposing
Example Sentences
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In the cart, she “found dozens of dishes covered in decomposing, mold-covered food,” the complaint said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
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
A court has turned down their request but ordered the authorities to protect the body from decomposing.
From BBC ● May 21, 2026
The decomposing waste generates methane, which scientists say is responsible for at least a quarter of global warming.
From Barron's ● May 13, 2026
Liquid has seeped from the decomposing vegetables and pooled on the floor.
From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario
