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Decomposer

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

A type of organism that breaks down dead organic material into simpler substances, such as fungi or bacteria.

Example sentence: The decomposer in the soil helps in recycling nutrients by decomposing dead plants and animals.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1:

Referring to something that causes or promotes decay or decomposition.

Example sentence: The decomposer bacteria is responsible for the foul smell in the garbage bin.

Sense 2:

In the field of computer science, refers to a program or tool that assists in breaking down complex tasks into smaller, more manageable parts.

Example sentence: The decomposer function in this programming language splits the code into reusable functions.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1:

To break down or cause the decay of organic material.

Example sentence: The microorganisms decompose the food waste, converting it into compost for the garden.