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decomposed

/dɪˈkɒmpoʊzd/ verb · British & US
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What does decomposed mean?

verb

Past tense of decompose, to break down or rot, especially due to bacterial or fungal action.

Example

"The body had decomposed after being left in the woods for weeks."

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