decomposer
- noun
- /ˌdiːkəmˈpoʊzər/
- Specialized
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descomponedor
- The factory uses a decomposer to break down waste chemicals before disposal.
Examples
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Researchers tested a new decomposer to see if it could safely process industrial byproducts.
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Adding a biological decomposer can speed up the treatment of polluted water.
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A decomposer plays a vital role in nutrient cycling.
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The soil is rich in decomposers that help plants grow.
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The factory uses a decomposer to break down waste chemicals before disposal.
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Adding a biological decomposer can speed up the treatment of polluted water.
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Researchers tested a new decomposer to see if it could safely process industrial byproducts.
Synonyms
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8.0
A strong tank that uses bacteria to break down plant or animal waste and make gas
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6.3
A living thing or substance that removes harmful chemicals from the environment
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7.7
A machine that breaks materials into small pieces or dust
A chemical or biological agent that makes a particular protein break down inside cells
A machine that breaks things like food and tissue into small pieces for disposal and processing
A machine that takes items like old appliances apart so parts can be reused
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Decomposer comes from de- 'remove' or 'down' and compose 'to put together', so it means 'take apart' or 'break down'. That is why a chemical, enzyme, or device is called a decomposer when it breaks a substance into simpler parts.