décomposition

Definitions of décomposition
  1. noun
    (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action
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    corruption, décadence, déchéance
    the process of gradually becoming inferior
  2. noun
    an inferior state resulting from the process of decaying
    synonyms: délabrement, pourriture
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    pourriture, putréfaction
    a state of decay usually accompanied by an offensive odor
    affaiblissement
    a symptom of reduced quality or strength
    corruption, pourriture
    in a state of progressive putrefaction
    désolation, dévastation, ruine
    the state of being decayed or destroyed
    type of:
    précarité
    a condition of damage or decay
  3. noun
    the organic phenomenon of rotting
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    phénomène organique
    (biology) a natural phenomenon involving living plants and animals
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