Pronunciation: /diːkəmpoʊzəbəl/
noun a substance that is capable of being decomposed
A1 I learned in science class that organic matter is decomposable.
A2 The compost pile in my backyard is full of decomposable materials.
B1 The company is exploring new ways to create decomposable packaging for their products.
B2 Scientists have developed a new type of decomposable plastic that breaks down quickly in the environment.
C1 The decomposition process of decomposable waste can be accelerated through proper management techniques.
C2 Researchers are studying the impact of decomposable materials on reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
adjective able to be broken down into simpler substances
A1 Some kitchen waste is decomposable and can be used for composting.
A2 It is important to separate decomposable materials from non-decomposable ones for proper waste management.
B1 Biodegradable plastics are decomposable and help reduce environmental pollution.
B2 The packaging of this product is decomposable, making it eco-friendly.
C1 Scientists are researching new methods to accelerate the decomposition of complex, decomposable compounds.
C2 The chemical structure of the decomposable material makes it easy to break down into simpler components.
formal The decomposable materials were separated from the non-decomposable ones for recycling.
informal I heard that only the decomposable items can go in the compost bin.
slang Throw the decomposable stuff in the green bin, not the regular trash.
figurative In order to move forward, we must break down our problems into decomposable parts.
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