decomposing

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In a statement Mid Ulster Council said: "Decomposing remains can spread disease, attract vermin, and contaminate land and water, and this kind of behaviour is a clear breach of environmental law."

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Decomposing dead birds perpetuate the cycle of bacterial growth.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 11, 2023

Since Halloween is a holiday devoted to celebrating the scary, you might think that every type of fright would be welcome: Decomposing zombies and slimy aliens, ferocious werewolves and bloodthirsty vampires.

From Salon • Oct. 31, 2021

Decomposing plant matter can make soil more or less acidic.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2018

Decomposing animal and vegetable substances yield various noxious gases, which enter the lungs and corrupt the blood.

From Burroughs' Encyclopaedia of Astounding Facts and Useful Information, 1889 by Burroughs, Barkham