decomposition

/diːˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/

decomposition

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Definition

A biological process through which organic material is reduced to e.g. compost.

Etymology

From de- + composition.

Example Sentences

  • "Speech decomposition into a periodic and a non-periodic part is a subject of considerable importance with applications in speech synthesis, […]"
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