ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Decomposer

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /diːkəmˈpəʊzə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Decomposer is a noun meaning (ecology) A substance or an organism, such as a bacterium or fungus, which carries out the process of decomposition of organic material.

Meaning

(ecology) A substance or an organism, such as a bacterium or fungus, which carries out the process of decomposition of organic material.

Example Sentences

Admitted farm dung is a slow decomposer, but we have moisture in the dung and heat in the soil to bring about decomposition […]

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Related dictionary entries include hydroperoxide, peroxide, biodegrader, biolysis, biodegradation, digestion.

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