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decomposing
UK
/ˌdiː.kəmˈpəʊ.zɪŋ/
US
/ˌdiː.kəmˈpoʊ.zɪŋ/
more decomposing
Comp.
most decomposing
Super.
UK
/ˌdiːkəmˈpəʊzɪŋ/
US
/ˌdiːkəmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
Translations
The decomposing leaves created a rich layer of soil.
Разлагающиеся листья создали богатый слой почвы.
Additional translations
Definitions
The decomposing leaves on the forest floor created a rich, earthy smell.
Synonyms
UK
/ˌdiːkəmˈpəʊzɪŋ/
US
/ˌdikəmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
Gerund form functioning as an uncountable noun meaning the act or process of decomposition.
Definitions
Decomposing of organic matter releases nutrients into the soil.
decomposing
Gerund
decomposed
Past Simple
decomposed
Past Participle
decomposing
Gerund
UK
/ˌdiː.kəmˈpəʊz/
US
/ˌdiː.kəmˈpoʊz/
Translations
The leaves decompose on the forest floor.
Листья разлагаются на лесной подстилке.
The fruit will decompose if left out too long.
Фрукты будут гнить, если их оставить слишком надолго.
The body will decompose over time.
Тело со временем разложится.
Additional translations
Definitions
Electrolysis can be used to decompose water into hydrogen and oxygen.
The fruit started to decompose after being left out in the sun for too long.
Using Fourier analysis, engineers decompose the signal into its constituent frequencies.