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Pronunciation / Transliteration: tsɛɐ̯ˈzɛtsʊŋ
"Die Zersetzung von Plastik in der Umwelt dauert sehr lange."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The state or process of rotting, decaying, or breaking down into basic elements.
"The rapid decomposition of organic matter enriches the forest soil with essential nutrients." - 2
The separation of a substance into smaller components, elements, or simpler compounds.
"Electrolysis causes the decomposition of water into hydrogen and oxygen gases."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the prefix de- (expressing reversal or down) combined with composition, originating from the Latin compositio. It entered Middle English via Old French in the late medieval period, initially relating to the breaking down of physical compounds and later expanding to abstract analysis.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Decomposition" is said worldwide
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décomposition
Transliteration: day-kom-po-zi-syɔ̃
"La décomposition des déchets organiques produit du compost."
Zersetzung
Transliteration: tsɛɐ̯ˈzɛtsʊŋ
"Die Zersetzung von Plastik in der Umwelt dauert sehr lange."
decomposizione
Transliteration: de-kom-po-zi-tjo-ne
"Il processo di decomposizione è fondamentale per l'ecosistema."
descomposición
Transliteration: des-kom-po-si-syon
"La descomposición de la materia orgânica libera nutrientes."
decomposição
Transliteration: de-kõ-po-zi-sãw
"A decomposição dos alimentos ocorre mais rápido no calor."
अपघटन
Transliteration: apghatan
"कचरे का अपघटन पर्यावरण के लिए महत्वपूर्ण है।"
分解
Transliteration: fēnjiě
"微生物能加速有机物的分解。"
분해
Transliteration: bunhae
"미생물은 유기물의 분해를 돕습니다."
分解
Transliteration: bunkai
"有機物の分解にはバクテリアが関わっています。"
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