Vocabulary Spotlight
Decomposition
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: सड़न (sadan) – Kisi organic substance ka breakdown hona ya decay process mein ghulna.
Pronunciation
[dee-kom-puh-zish-uhn]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Rot – गलना (galna)
Related Words
Deterioration – अवनति (avanati)
Word Origin
“Decomposition” English aur Latin “de” aur “componere” se bana hai, jo kisi cheez ke breakdown ko describe karta hai.
Word Family
Noun: Decomposition – सड़न (sadan)
Verb: Decompose – विघटित होना (vighatit hona)
Usage Examples
1. Pade hue fal mein decomposition ho rahi thi.
– The fallen fruit was undergoing decomposition.
2. Dead leaves mein decomposition process hoti hai jo soil ko aur rich banata hai.
– Decomposition of dead leaves enriches the soil.
Cultural Note
India mein decomposition ka process composting aur organic farming mein bahut useful hai, jo soil ki quality ko improve karta hai.
In Context
Decomposition ka use kisi organic substance ke decay ya natural breakdown ke sandarbh mein hota hai, jaise ki leaves ya dead organisms mein.