decomposing
- present participle of decompose.
Example Sentences
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The San Carlos Recreation and Wildlife Department also warned that decomposing fish could create health risks for people attempting to fish or boat in the area.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 18, 2026
Three years ago, Nelligan and his colleagues, working from the backyard of a neighbor of Susan Flores, used soil vapor sampling to detect volatile organic compounds they say may be associated with decomposing human remains.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 7, 2026
Instead of fully decomposing, plant material builds up layer upon layer over thousands of years, forming deep deposits of peat that lock away carbon for the long term.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 22, 2026
"It was so upsetting to see - especially as we believe Floss had been living in the same house as the decomposing remains of her friend."
From BBC ● Jan. 4, 2026
He finally turned to her, grabbed the shirt, threw it to the side of the road, thick with decomposing leaf mold, and ground it in with his foot.
From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King
