Decomposition
noun
The process by which organic substances break down into simpler forms.
The decomposition of leaves and other organic material enriches the soil.
Often appears as...
- organic decomposition
- rapid decomposition
noun
The analysis of a complex whole into its simpler parts.
In mathematics, you often use decomposition to simplify complex problems.
Often appears as...
- matrix decomposition
- functional decomposition
noun
Breaking down of a social system or organization.
The decomposition of the empire led to the rise of smaller independent nations.
Often appears as...
- political decomposition
- social decomposition
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Disapproving
noun
The process in which a substance is broken down into simpler components by light or radiation.
In my experiment, the photodecomposition of silver chloride will produce silver and chlorine.
Often appears as...
- photodecomposition
- radiative decomposition
noun
The process by which organic substances break down into simpler forms.
The decomposition of leaves and other organic material enriches the soil.
Often appears as...
- organic decomposition
- rapid decomposition
noun
The analysis of a complex whole into its simpler parts.
In mathematics, you often use decomposition to simplify complex problems.
Often appears as...
- matrix decomposition
- functional decomposition
noun
Breaking down of a social system or organization.
The decomposition of the empire led to the rise of smaller independent nations.
Often appears as...
- political decomposition
- social decomposition
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
The process in which a substance is broken down into simpler components by light or radiation.
In my experiment, the photodecomposition of silver chloride will produce silver and chlorine.
Often appears as...
- photodecomposition
- radiative decomposition
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Natural Cycle
Decomposition is a natural process, essential for the nutrient cycle in ecosystems.
Forest floors are rich due to the decomposition of fallen leaves.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Always Visible
Decomposition happens at a microscopic level and isn't always obvious to the naked eye.
Decomposition is at work even if you can't see the changes immediately.
Pro Tip 1/2Natural Cycle
Decomposition is a natural process, essential for the nutrient cycle in ecosystems.
Forest floors are rich due to the decomposition of fallen leaves.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Always Visible
Decomposition happens at a microscopic level and isn't always obvious to the naked eye.
Decomposition is at work even if you can't see the changes immediately.
Pro Tip 1/2Natural Cycle
Decomposition is a natural process, essential for the nutrient cycle in ecosystems.
Forest floors are rich due to the decomposition of fallen leaves.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Always Visible
Decomposition happens at a microscopic level and isn't always obvious to the naked eye.
Decomposition is at work even if you can't see the changes immediately.
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Why do your jeans wear...
where their decomposition releases methane gas, while their dyes and plastics leach into the soil and groundwater. Some companies are working on solutions here, from using organic cotton to recycling and reusing denim. You can also help reduce the environmental impact of your favorite pants
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When technology...
mushroom that can be used as an active element in a kind of living coffin that helps to remediate the waste released into the environment as part of the decomposition process after death it almost begs the question what can't be done but it also raises some important
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A burial practice that...
Bodies donated to science are brought here, and their decay is studied to benefit the future of forensics. On this particular day, there were 12 bodies laid out in various stages of decomposition. Some were skeletonized, one was wearing purple pajamas,
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dung droppings so you must have to avoid driving over the elephant dance by all means otherwise you are going to kill the significant insects such as dung beetles who are here in order to facilitate a lot of decomposition in the bush
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The Hidden Wonders of...
those plant roots and soil aggregates that we know are really important are broken apart, exposing carbon to decomposition. Today we use more than a third of our land to feed and clothe billions of people on this planet.
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How vultures can help...
from decomposition studies by placing a cage over the decaying subject matter. Why? Because researchers were afraid an animal would run away with their subject matter and they wouldn't have any data to report --
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When I die, recompose me...
that turns human beings into soil. We've partnered and collaborated with experts in soil science, decomposition, alternative death care, law and architecture. We've raised funds from foundations and individuals
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Sharks vs. Pig:...
sometimes a scientific study reveals things that were never expected to be part of the discovery while conducting forensic Studies on human decomposition scientists in Canada found deep-sea
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Being Eaten by Crabs PIPE...
using a high-definition camera Anderson can observe decay as it happens by measuring the rate of pig decomposition she can chart out a way to estimate time since death for humans
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Monitor Lizard...
so that was the decomposition of a monitor with it to see how it all began
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Why do your jeans wear...
where their decomposition releases methane gas, while their dyes and plastics leach into the soil and groundwater. Some companies are working on solutions here, from using organic cotton to recycling and reusing denim. You can also help reduce the environmental impact of your favorite pants
Video examples
When technology...
mushroom that can be used as an active element in a kind of living coffin that helps to remediate the waste released into the environment as part of the decomposition process after death it almost begs the question what can't be done but it also raises some important
Video examples
A burial practice that...
Bodies donated to science are brought here, and their decay is studied to benefit the future of forensics. On this particular day, there were 12 bodies laid out in various stages of decomposition. Some were skeletonized, one was wearing purple pajamas,
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 276 PIPE...
dung droppings so you must have to avoid driving over the elephant dance by all means otherwise you are going to kill the significant insects such as dung beetles who are here in order to facilitate a lot of decomposition in the bush
Video examples
The Hidden Wonders of...
those plant roots and soil aggregates that we know are really important are broken apart, exposing carbon to decomposition. Today we use more than a third of our land to feed and clothe billions of people on this planet.
Video examples
How vultures can help...
from decomposition studies by placing a cage over the decaying subject matter. Why? Because researchers were afraid an animal would run away with their subject matter and they wouldn't have any data to report --
Video examples
When I die, recompose me...
that turns human beings into soil. We've partnered and collaborated with experts in soil science, decomposition, alternative death care, law and architecture. We've raised funds from foundations and individuals
Video examples
Sharks vs. Pig:...
sometimes a scientific study reveals things that were never expected to be part of the discovery while conducting forensic Studies on human decomposition scientists in Canada found deep-sea
Video examples
Being Eaten by Crabs PIPE...
using a high-definition camera Anderson can observe decay as it happens by measuring the rate of pig decomposition she can chart out a way to estimate time since death for humans
Video examples
Monitor Lizard...
so that was the decomposition of a monitor with it to see how it all began
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Wojciech Jaruzelski
Polish Leader
There were three causes that accounted for the proclamation of martial law in Poland. First it was the progressing economic ruin of the country. Second, it was the decomposition of the functioning of the state. And third, a threat of a civil war.
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Selman Waksman
Russian Scientist
The soil is not a mass of dead debris, merely resulting from the physical and chemical weathering of rocks; it is a more or less homogeneous system which has resulted from the decomposition of plant and animal remains. It is teeming with life.
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Marine Le Pen
French Politician
We have seen a major decomposition of French political life, of the old political mainstream parties, and what we see now is a real new configuration which is emerging between the patriots and the new liberals.
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Joel Salatin
American Author
The cycle of life is death, decomposition and regeneration, and a person who wants to stop killing animals is actually anti-life because it's only in death that life can be regenerated.
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Vitalik Buterin
Russian Businessman
Blockchains will drop search costs, causing a kind of decomposition that allows you to have markets of entities that are horizontally segregated and vertically segregated.
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Eduard Buchner
German Scientist
We allowed ourselves to become particularly interested in research into the appearance of intermediate products of sugar decomposition during cell-free fermentation.
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Claes Oldenburg
Swedish Sculptor
A life cycle can be imposed on an object. An object can be very energetic and active, and then it has a dying phase and a phase of decomposition.
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Brigitte Bardot
French Actress
It's the decomposition that gets me. You spend your whole life looking after your body. And then you rot away.
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Theodore Dalrymple
English Writer
All forms of human happiness contain within themselves the seeds of their own decomposition.
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Wojciech Jaruzelski
Polish Leader
There were three causes that accounted for the proclamation of martial law in Poland. First it was the progressing economic ruin of the country. Second, it was the decomposition of the functioning of the state. And third, a threat of a civil war.
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Selman Waksman
Russian Scientist
The soil is not a mass of dead debris, merely resulting from the physical and chemical weathering of rocks; it is a more or less homogeneous system which has resulted from the decomposition of plant and animal remains. It is teeming with life.
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Marine Le Pen
French Politician
We have seen a major decomposition of French political life, of the old political mainstream parties, and what we see now is a real new configuration which is emerging between the patriots and the new liberals.
Quote examples
Joel Salatin
American Author
The cycle of life is death, decomposition and regeneration, and a person who wants to stop killing animals is actually anti-life because it's only in death that life can be regenerated.
Quote examples
Vitalik Buterin
Russian Businessman
Blockchains will drop search costs, causing a kind of decomposition that allows you to have markets of entities that are horizontally segregated and vertically segregated.
Quote examples
Eduard Buchner
German Scientist
We allowed ourselves to become particularly interested in research into the appearance of intermediate products of sugar decomposition during cell-free fermentation.
Quote examples
Claes Oldenburg
Swedish Sculptor
A life cycle can be imposed on an object. An object can be very energetic and active, and then it has a dying phase and a phase of decomposition.
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Brigitte Bardot
French Actress
It's the decomposition that gets me. You spend your whole life looking after your body. And then you rot away.
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Theodore Dalrymple
English Writer
All forms of human happiness contain within themselves the seeds of their own decomposition.
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