What is the Spanish word for "decomposition"?

Learn how to say "decomposition" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

decomposition

Spanish

descomposición

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Alternative translations of "decomposition"

desintegración
descomponer

Examples of how to use "decomposition" in Spanish

English
The decomposition of organic matter enriches soil.
Spanish
La descomposición de la materia orgánica enriquece el suelo.
English
The scientist studied the decomposition of leaves.
Spanish
El científico estudió la descomposición de las hojas.
English
Decomposition smells strong in the warm weather.
Spanish
La descomposición huele fuerte en el clima cálido.
English
We observed decomposition in the classroom experiment.
Spanish
Observamos la descomposición en el experimento en el aula.
English
Proper disposal slows decomposition of food waste.
Spanish
Una eliminación adecuada ralentiza la descomposición de los residuos de comida.

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The decomposition of organic matter enriches soil.

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