decomposing

Definitions

The process of breaking down organic matter into simpler chemical components.

The act of separating or resolving something into its constituent parts or elements.

Examples

The forest floor was covered in decomposing leaves that provided nutrients for the soil.

Scientists studied the rate at which the organic matter was decomposing in the controlled environment.

Synonyms

rotting decaying putrefying spoiling perishing corrupting disintegrating

Antonyms

flourishing thriving growing preserving blooming developing strengthening