decomposition

Example Sentences

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Rather than destroying a cherished American symbol, Williams was once again staging its decomposition — now in a larger sense and in view of the public.

From New York Times

Those components create the ideal environment for microorganisms to thrive, speeding decomposition.

From Los Angeles Times

Department of Energy found decomposition reduced the technology’s effectiveness while a paper from a 2021 conference showed promising results.

From Reuters

The decomposition of the body made it impossible to immediately determine the person's age or gender, the sheriff's office said.

From Fox News

“The body was in the standalone tub and it was in a state of decomposition once we chipped away at the concrete mixture,” said Lt.

From Seattle Times