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nounin a decomposed state
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noun(biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action
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nounthe organic phenomenon of rotting
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nounthe analysis of a vector field
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noun(chemistry) separation of a substance into two or more substances that may differ from each other and from the original substancetype of:
Definition that contains decomposition
- free release (gas or energy) as a result of a chemical reaction or physical decomposition
- dry (of liquor) having a low residual sugar content because of decomposition of sugar during fermentation
- release release (gas or energy) as a result of a chemical reaction or physical decomposition
- activated (of sewage) treated with aeration and bacteria to aid decomposition
- decay undergo decay or decomposition
- liberate release (gas or energy) as a result of a chemical reaction or physical decomposition
- co2 a heavy odorless colorless gas formed during respiration and by the decomposition of organic substances; absorbed from the air by plants in photosynthesis
- rancid (used of decomposing oils or fats) having a rank smell or taste usually due to a chemical change or decomposition
- putrid in an advanced state of decomposition and having a foul odor
- preservative a chemical compound that is added to protect against decay or decomposition