Decomposition

Pronunciation: /ˌdiːˌkɑːmpəˈzɪʃən/

Definitions of decomposition

noun the act or result of decomposing

Example Sentences

A1 The process of decomposition helps break down organic matter.

A2 Students in biology class learned about the decomposition of plants.

B1 Scientists study the decomposition of various materials to understand their properties.

B2 Chemical decomposition is a common process in industrial manufacturing.

C1 The decomposition of complex compounds into simpler substances is a key concept in chemistry.

C2 Advanced research in the field of decomposition has led to breakthroughs in waste management.

Examples of decomposition in a Sentence

formal The process of decomposition involves the breakdown of organic matter into simpler substances.

informal When leaves start decomposing, they create a lot of compost for the garden.

slang I can't believe how fast that fruit started decomposing in the fridge.

figurative The decomposition of their relationship began when they started drifting apart emotionally.

Grammatical Forms of decomposition

• past tense: decomposed
• plural: decompositions
• comparative: more decomposed
• superlative: most decomposed
• present tense: decomposes
• future tense: will decompose
• perfect tense: has decomposed
• continuous tense: is decomposing
• singular: decomposition
• positive degree: decomposed
• infinitive: to decompose
• gerund: decomposing
• participle: decomposed

Origin and Evolution of decomposition

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'decomposition' originated from the Latin word 'decomponere', which means to break down or separate into smaller parts.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of chemistry to describe the breakdown of compounds into simpler substances, the term 'decomposition' has evolved to also refer to the process of decay or rotting in a broader sense.