decomposition

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And since raising their concerns, Ronald's wife Patricia died on 3 February, never knowing how her husband came to be in such an advanced state of decomposition.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

For instance, the rod-leading technique led to decomposition of WC near the top portion of the build, which created defects in the finished material.

From Science Daily • Mar. 13, 2026

The decomposition of her body indicated that she had already been "deceased for several weeks", investigators have said.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

As decomposition speeds up, more CO2 from this enormous carbon store could enter the atmosphere.

From Science Daily • Feb. 24, 2026

The simplest of these is methane, or marsh gas, formed in nature by the bacterial decomposition of organic matter under water.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson