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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

decomposer

/dɪˈkɒmpəsər/ noun · British & US
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What does decomposer mean?

noun

An organism that breaks down dead or decaying organic matter into simpler substances, such as bacteria and fungi. A substance that decomposes something, especially a chemical that breaks down a substance into simpler components.

Example

"The decomposer in the soil helped to break down the dead leaves."

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