To become resolved or returned from existing combinations; to undergo dissolution; to decay; to rot
separate (substances) into constituent elements or parts break down; "The bodies decomposed in the heat
When things such as dead plants or animals decompose, or when something decomposes them, they change chemically and begin to decay. a dead body found decomposing in a wood The debris slowly decomposes into compost The fertiliser releases nutrients gradually as bacteria decompose it. = rot, decay + decomposed de·com·posed The body was too badly decomposed to be identified at once
Break down into simpler components; change form De-inking Removing most of the ink, filler and other materials from waste paper before using it to manufacture new paper
to separate or break down something into its components; to disintegrate or fragment
To break down organic material, generally through the action of bacteria and fungi
A process which separates materials into constituent parts of elements or into simpler compounds; to undergo chemical breakdown; decay or rot as a result of microbial or fungal action
To separate the constituent parts of; to resolve into original elements; to set free from previously existing forms of chemical combination; to bring to dissolution; to rot or decay
to separate into constituent parts or into simpler compounds through chemical change To rot Top
When living things are broken down and returned to the soil as nutrients An example of matter decomposing can be seen in the compost heap in a garden
to break down into component parts or basic elements; or to rot Decomposition is an organic process necessary for the continuation of life since it creates essential nutrients that plants and animals need and use
To separate into constituent parts or elements or into simpler compounds; to undergo chemical breakdown; to decay or rot as a result or microbial and fungal action
to breakdown into simple elements; decomposition is a process dead plants and animals go through when exposed to oxygen and bacteria; the result is an organic material returned to the soil
to rot or decay; it is the same chemical reaction that occurs during combustion and respiration, 6 O2 + C6H12O6 ----> 6 H2O + 6 CO2
to rot or decay; it is the same chemical reaction that occurs during combustion and respiration, 6 O2 + C6H12O6 > 6 H2O + 6 CO2