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decomposer

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de·com·pos·er  (dkm-pzr)
n.
An organism, often a bacterium or fungus, that feeds on and breaks down dead plant or animal matter, thus making organic nutrients available to the ecosystem.
decomposer  (dkm-pzr)
See detritivore.
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Weston polymer additives include various liquid and solid organic phosphites that function as hydroperoxide decomposers, metal-complexing agents, and antioxidants and offer increased resistance to heat and light.
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In most forests, the old growth is dominated by decomposers in terms of species number and complexity," he says.
Harvesting the potential of biomass by Tenenbaum, David J. / Environmental Health Perspectives
``The decomposers will have a field day, that's for sure,'' she added, glancing overhead at the circling birds.
LEFT IN THE AFTERMATH SURVEYING FIRE'S DAMAGE TO NATURE by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
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