decomposing

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Their wounds were already decomposing, and the odour was most objectionable.

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  1. transitive verb To separate into components or basic elements.
  2. transitive verb To cause to rot.
  3. intransitive verb To become broken down into components; disintegrate.

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  • My own nation is quickly decomposing, and it feels less and less real. —  The Brussels Journal - The Voice of Conservatism in Europe
  • In addition to reducing the carbon emissions generated by transporting the waste outside the city, the facility would also utilize the methane from the decomposing waste to generate electricity. —  More Hip Than Hippie Podcast
  • Modern forensic science shows the bloating is caused by a buildup of gases, while fluid seeping from the mouth is pushed up by decomposing organs, Borrini said. —  The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com
  • By layering brown and green materials, the heat produced by the decomposing organic matter begins to break down the mixture. —  The Good Human
  • There's nothing sustainable about the $700 billion Federal bailout plan for the decomposing financial sector of the US financial system. —  Sustainablog
 

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