decomposition
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"It is associated with changes in the fungal community, reducing biodiversity and potentially affecting processes like wood decomposition and carbon cycling."
From Science Daily • Apr. 24, 2026
As decomposition speeds up, more CO2 from this enormous carbon store could enter the atmosphere.
From Science Daily • Feb. 24, 2026
Dr Shepherd said the condition of her body was "consistent with mummification" as the cold winter air coming in through the open window "effectively turned the room into a fridge" and slowed down decomposition.
From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026
Some may be transformed into compounds that microbes can further break down, while others could become even more resistant to decomposition.
From Science Daily • Feb. 9, 2026
After decades of mixing with the soil underneath and becoming enriched by animal and plant decomposition, the ash and mud were finally able to support large plants.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
Vocabulary lists containing decomposition
Earth Science - Middle School
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The Carbon Cycle
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Earth Science - High School
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