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decompose

[dee-kuhm-pohz] / ˌdi kəmˈpoʊz /




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In November 2019, he began researching how bodies decompose in soil.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

"Instead of fully removing the polymer, we partially decompose it," he said.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

Whitehouse says insects' role in the ecosystem includes pollinating crops, controlling pests, decompose waste and recycling nutrients.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Despite recycling efforts, most plastic ends up in landfills where it can take centuries to decompose, leaching out chemicals during that time, Deeney said.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

In other words, there are parts of the whole dining-out experience that we can decompose and outsource.

From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman




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