Decomposition and Growth

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Decomposition

Decomposition noun - The process by which dead organic matter separates into simpler substances.
Usage example: the unmistakable smell of decomposition led us to some fruit that had fallen behind the refrigerator
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Growth is an antonym for decomposition in rot topic.
Nearby Words: decompose, decomposed, decomposing, decomposer

Growth

Growth noun - An abnormal mass of tissue.
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Decomposition is an antonym for growth.
Nearby Words: grow, growing, grown
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natural natural decomposition natural growth
gradual gradual decomposition gradual growth

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  • Life is just the distribution of energy from one lifeform to another in the form of several processes of conversion (photosynthesis, digestion, decomposition etc.), and that process would need a constant supply of energy or it would peter down to equilibrium instead of encouraging growth.
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