1. having decayed or rotted; broken down into simpler parts
2. broken down into component parts or elements
Usage: technical

Examples

• The decomposed leaves formed a rich layer of soil.
• We found a decomposed log covered in mushrooms.
• The body was badly decomposed after months in the water.
• The scientist studied the decomposed organic matter.
• The decomposed granite made excellent garden soil.
• The chemical was decomposed into its basic elements.