decomposition

Fungi and bacteria are essential for the decomposition of organic waste in a compost pile.

(Chinese) 真菌和细菌对于堆肥堆中有机废物的分解至关重要。

The forensic experts estimated the time of death based on the state of decomposition of the body.

(Chinese) 法医专家根据尸体的分解状态估计了死亡时间。