decomposition
Example Sentences
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Rather than destroying a cherished American symbol, Williams was once again staging its decomposition — now in a larger sense and in view of the public.
From New York Times
The decomposition of the body made it impossible to immediately determine the person's age or gender, the sheriff's office said.
From Fox News
“The body was in the standalone tub and it was in a state of decomposition once we chipped away at the concrete mixture,” said Lt.
From Seattle Times
In the Pacific Northwest, most gardeners incorporate the cover crop residue into the soil to promote decomposition.
From Seattle Times
Microbes add a further complication, as the original biospherians discovered when bacterial decomposition unexpectedly drove up CO2 levels.
From Science Magazine
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