decompose

Example Sentences

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New research has identified a straightforward and environmentally friendly way to decompose Teflon, one of the most resilient plastics in use today, and convert it into valuable chemical ingredients.

From Science Daily

The county's medical examiner previously said Ms Rivas Hernandez's body was "severely decomposed" when it was found in September and deferred making a ruling on how she died pending the death investigation.

From BBC

As its insect host dies and decomposes, the bacteria escape to colonize their next victim.

From Scientific American

By the time they’re rooting deeper, the cardboard will be decomposing, along with the lawn or weeds underneath.

From Seattle Times

When sargassum decomposes in an open-water scenario, the vast volume of liquid is able to dissolve the biomass efficiently.

From Washington Post