Decomposing [verb]

Definition of Decomposing:

rot, break up

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Sentence/Example of Decomposing:

Their wounds were already decomposing, and the odour was most objectionable.

By decomposing a solution of crude sulphate of alumina with neutral or monobasic acetate of lead.

Then, lo and behold, the Cetonia turns putrid and the Scolia dies, poisoned by the ptomaines of the decomposing game!

He eats human flesh but not the diseased livers of geese and he prefers his meat decomposing as some like their game.

Pigsties are generally near the dwellings, and are always surrounded by decomposing matters.

This danger was avoided by drawing off the decomposing blood, and giving the patient a new lease of life.

The dilute aqueous solution is very unstable, giving up oxygen readily, and decomposing with explosive violence at 100 C.

This fact explains the so-called “catalytic” action of acids and bases in decomposing such compounds as the esters.

By decomposing bromide of potassium with a concentrated solution of phosphoric acid.

By decomposing bromide of phosphorus by means of a small quantity of water.