partly decompose

Frequency: 6.56.0 per million words

Indicates an incomplete state of decay.

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Examples (10)

  • The body found in the woods had only partly decomposed due to the cold weather.
  • In the compost bin, the vegetable scraps have partly decomposed and need to be turned.
  • We found a large, partly decomposing log providing nutrients back to the soil.
  • The ancient wooden artifact was fragile because it had partly decomposed over the centuries.
  • After a week, the fruit on the counter began to partly decompose.
  • The sample will partly decompose within 48 hours under these conditions.
  • Scientists analyzed the soil layer containing partly decomposed plant matter.
  • Without enough moisture, the organic material will only partly decompose.
  • The official report stated that the remains were partly decomposed.
  • Even after a full season, the tough oak leaves had only partly decomposed.