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(de-com-poser) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. an organism that breaks down dead material.

Example Sentence

A decomposer is an organism that feeds on dead plant or animal matter.

More Example Sentences

Decomposers help recycle nutrients in soil.

Synonyms

breakdown organism; recycler; rotting agent

Antonyms

humans

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