decomposition
noun[U]
uk/ˌdiː.kɒm.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/us/ˌdiː.kɑːm.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/theactionofdecaying, orcausingsomething todecay:
(使)腐烂Thecorpsewas in anadvancedstageof decomposition.尸体已处于晚期腐烂阶段。
Keeping alandfilldampcouldspeedup the decompositionprocess.保持填埋场的潮湿可以加速腐烂过程。
chemistryspecialized
theactionofbreaking, orbreakingsomething, intosmallerparts:
分解Laughinggasisproducedby the decomposition ofammoniumnitrate.笑气可通过分解硝酸铵制得。
Amixtureofhydrogenisobtainedfrom the decomposition ofwaterwithcarbonandphosphorous.将水和碳及磷一起分解,可获得氢气混合物。
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- Compostheapsgenerateheatwhich mightacceleratedecomposition.
- Morgues weredesignedtostaycooltopreventdecomposition ofcorpses.
- Theygeneratealltheirelectricityfrombiogasproducedby the decomposition ofpigmanure.
Decaying and staying fresh
- best-before date
- biodegradable
- biodegrade
- compost
- decay
- decompose
- go off
- nonperishable
- nutrient cycling
- out of date
- perish
- perishable
- pull date
- rack
- seed
- sell-by date
- shrivel
- shrivelled
- spoil
- spoilage