adjective
- not having undergone decomposition; not broken down into simpler parts or elements
Usage: often used in scientific contexts
Examples
- The archaeologists found undecomposed organic material in the frozen ground.
- The undecomposed leaves formed a thick layer on the forest floor.
- Scientists studied the undecomposed remains to learn about ancient life.
- The cold temperature kept the specimen undecomposed for months.
- Undecomposed waste can create environmental problems in landfills.
- The mummy’s undecomposed tissue provided valuable historical information.