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Decompose meaning
To separate or break down (something) into its components. | To rot, decay or putrefy.
Synonyms of Decompose
Example sentences (20)
Helen Orav-Kotta, assistant professor of marine biology at the Estonian Marine Institute, said it takes 10-20 years for a cigarette butt to decompose in nature, depending on the conditions.
Larger whales are more likely to explode, as they have more flesh and blubber to decompose and produce gas.
Professor Stoellner also mentioned, “Organic materials generally decompose over time.
Profit-led inflation in Aotearoa uses the same methodology as reports by the OECD, European Central Bank and the Australia Institute to decompose the profit and labour contributions to domestic inflationary pressure.
Sunscreen, board wax, and boards that take over 500 years to decompose, why compared to us board less ocean lovers, every surfer is a one-person toxic waste dump!
That is of course if it is left to decompose and reincarnate in the place where it once flourished.
The biggest concern is the life cycle of plastic because once produced, it takes centuries for plastic to decompose again.
The carcasses will be left in the forest to decompose and the Forest Service plans to monitor the area.
The cardboard is then topped with compost and mulch; eventually, the “lasagna” layers decompose to create healthy soil without chemicals or pesticides.
The report goes on to reveal that "the back garden grassed areas and paths were inaccessible to people due to a very large number of dog faeces", adding that they had been there for a while "as they were starting to decompose".
This allows microorganisms time to decompose the plant residue and avoid nitrogen deficiencies in spring plantings.
When leaves start to decompose they leave chemicals including sap, these can therefore seep into the paintwork causing damage to the car.
Although it boasts quite similar qualities as that of traditional plastics one main thing about bioplastics is that they decompose much faster.
For years, I had just taken my holiday decorations out in the woods where they could decompose.
Nearly 20 million mattresses are dumped in landfills each year, where they take up significant amounts of space and decompose for hundreds of years, potentially releasing harmful chemicals into the environment.
Plastics can take hundreds to thousands of years to decompose, leading to long-term environmental pollution.
Bryant, who was arrested Tuesday on an unrelated burglary call, later told police he panicked because Armstrong’s body was starting to decompose and he beheaded her body in an attempt to dispose of it, Deboni said.
It will explode when exposed to fire; it will decompose when exposed to water and moisture.
As those materials decompose over time, they release nutrients to plants growing on the mound, reducing the need for intensive digging or tilling.
Look at this burger: Some guy bought a burger and fries the last day before the last McDonalds closed in Iceland and is live-streaming the meal today to show people that the food doesn't decompose.