decompose
Example Sentences
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"Instead of fully removing the polymer, we partially decompose it," he said.
From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 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
The shells serve a dual purpose — one that is functional, as they decompose to improve the soil quality, and another formal, reflecting moonlight in the evening.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2025
They found odours relating to the break-down of animal fats used in the embalming process, which could indicate the body is beginning to decompose.
From BBC • Feb. 14, 2025
The fear of not living is a deep, abiding dread of watching your own potential decompose into irredeemable disappointment when “should be” gets crushed by what is.
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
Vocabulary lists containing decompose
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