decomposition

• 指有机物在细菌、真菌等分解者作用下分解为更简单物质的过程；也泛指事物分解、瓦解或腐烂。

A noun referring to the process by which organic matter breaks down into simpler substances, often through the action of bacteria, fungi, or other decomposers.

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1. Biological decayB2formalscientific

   The process by which organic matter breaks down into simpler substances, often due to bacteria or fungi.

   分解

   • The decomposition of leaves enriches the soil with nutrients.
   • Scientists studied the rate of decomposition in different temperatures.
   • The smell was caused by the decomposition of the dead animal.

   同义词breakdowncorruptiondecaydisintegrationputrefactionputrescencespoilage

2. Chemical breakdownB2formalscientific

   The separation of a chemical compound into its constituent elements or simpler compounds.

   分解

   • The decomposition of water into hydrogen and oxygen requires energy.
   • Thermal decomposition occurs when a substance is heated.
   • The chemist analyzed the decomposition products of the reaction.

   同义词breakdowncorrosiondecaydegradationdisintegrationdissolutionputrefaction

   反义词combinationsynthesis

3. General breakdownB2formal

   The process of something breaking down or decaying into smaller parts.

   分解

   • The decomposition of the old building was accelerated by weather.
   • The decomposition of the data into categories made analysis easier.
   • The decomposition of the problem into smaller steps helped solve it.

   同义词breakdowncorruptiondecaydegradationdeteriorationdisintegrationdissolutionputrefactionrot

   反义词assemblycompositionconsolidationformationintegrationsynthesis