decomposition
intermediateB2/ˌdiːkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/ · de-com-po-si-tion
The process of breaking down or decaying organic matter into simpler substances.
Meanings
The process of breaking down or decaying organic matter into simpler substances.
نامیاتی مادے کا سادہ اجزاء میں بکھرنے یا گندھک ہونے کا عمل۔
تحلیل
tahliil
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- biological decomposition
- decomposition process
- decomposition of organic matter
Example Sentences
Decomposition is essential for nutrient cycling in ecosystems.
تحلیل ماحولیاتی نظاموں میں غذائی عناصر کے چکر کے لیے ضروری ہے۔
Tahliil maholiyati nizamon mein ghizai ansar ke chakkar ke liye zaroori hai.
The speed of decomposition varies based on environmental conditions.
تحلیل کی رفتار ماحولیاتی حالات کی بنیاد پر مختلف ہوتی ہے۔
Tahliil ki raftaar maholiyati halaat ki buniyad par mukhtalif hoti hai.
Microorganisms play a crucial role in the decomposition of organic materials.
مائیکروجنزم نامیاتی مواد کی تحلیل میں ایک اہم کردار ادا کرتے ہیں۔
Microorganisms namiyaati mawaad ki tahliil mein aik aham kirdar ada karte hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'decompose' as 'down' and 'put together' – it’s the breakdown of something.
Imagine fallen leaves breaking down into soil.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
تمام عالم میں ہے تحلیل و اجتماع کا سفر
Tamam aalam mein hai tahleel o ijtima ka safar
In the whole universe exists the journey of decomposition and gathering.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
پھولوں میں کانٹے بھی ہوتے ہیں
Phoolon mein kaante bhi hote hain
Even flowers have thorns.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "decompositio" — a putting together, arrangement
First known use: 14th century
The word has evolved from Latin roots, combining 'de-' (down) and 'componere' (to put together). It has been used in English since the late 19th century to describe the process of breaking down into simpler components.