decomposition
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For instance, the rod-leading technique led to decomposition of WC near the top portion of the build, which created defects in the finished material.
From Science Daily • Mar. 13, 2026
As decomposition speeds up, more CO2 from this enormous carbon store could enter the atmosphere.
From Science Daily • Feb. 24, 2026
Slower colonization could delay carbon decomposition and reduce habitat formation for the many species that typically live inside Xylophaga burrows.
From Science Daily • Dec. 28, 2025
"The cause of death could not be determined due to the state of decomposition of the bodies," Tersch said.
From BBC • Nov. 18, 2025
There's little of the decomposition you see on most long-dead shamblers, none of the older clothing or loose hanging skin.
From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland
Vocabulary lists containing decomposition
Earth Science - Middle School
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The Carbon Cycle
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Earth Science - High School
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