decomposition
🇺🇸
/ˌdiːˌkɑːmpəˈzɪʃn/
🇬🇧
/ˌdiːˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃn/
The natural process where something, like a dead plant or animal, breaks down into simpler parts.
The decomposition of leaves provides nutrients for the soil.
葉の分解は土壌に栄養素を提供します。
The process where a complex substance is broken down into simpler ones.
The decomposition of water produces hydrogen and oxygen.
水の分解により水素と酸素が生成されます。