decomposed
Americanadjective
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having undergone decomposition.
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(of a feather) having the barbs separate, hanging loosely, and not interconnected by barbules.
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Peat is partially decomposed vegetation that builds up in waterlogged ground over centuries, storing more carbon than any other soil on Earth.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
The fires are difficult to extinguish because many occurred on peatlands, a wetland ecosystem with layers of partially decomposed organic materials that become flammable when dry.
From Barron's ● Sep. 5, 2026
The autopsy report said investigators used dental image comparisons to identify the body, which was severely decomposed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
Unlike in 1986, when many of the artifacts, especially the elephant tusks, decomposed after being exposed to the open air, Ran improvised a new system for the dig.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 8, 2026
Marshy silt and decomposed plants made a surface that looked completely solid, but it was even worse than quicksand.
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
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