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< decomposer

decompound >

de·com·po·si·tion

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NOUN:

The act or result of decomposing; disintegration.
1. Chemistry Separation into constituents by chemical reaction.
2. Biology Breakdown or decay of organic materials.

OTHER FORMS:
de·compo·sition·al (Adjective)

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