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decomposed

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[dee-kuhm-pohzd] / ˌdi kəmˈpoʊzd /

adjective

  1. having undergone decomposition.

  2. (of a feather) having the barbs separate, hanging loosely, and not interconnected by barbules.


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Origin of decomposed

First recorded in 1840–50; decompose + -ed 2

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Arcuri said this approach “shifts performance discussions away from standalone GPU generations and toward how workloads are decomposed, orchestrated and scaled across the full system.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 15, 2026

In regions such as the Amazon Basin, the Congo Basin, and the wetlands of Southeast Asia, thick layers of partially decomposed plant material build up over time.

From Science Daily • Feb. 24, 2026

The county's medical examiner previously said Ms Rivas Hernandez's body was "severely decomposed" when it was found in September and deferred making a ruling on how she died pending the death investigation.

From BBC • Nov. 24, 2025

But about three years after death, once the organic matter has decomposed, loved ones break open the front slab of the chamber.

From Barron's • Oct. 22, 2025

The remains were so badly decomposed that it was impossible to determine exactly when McCandless had died, but the coroner could find no sign of massive internal injuries or broken bones.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer

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