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the process by which dead organic matter separates into simpler substances
- the ancient Egyptians used special preservatives to spare their dead from complete corruption
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a sinking to a state of low moral standards and behavior
- the corruption of the upper classes eventually led to the fall of the Roman empire
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immoral conduct or practices harmful or offensive to society
- Socrates was put to death because the ancient Athenians believed he was spreading corruption to their youth
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“Corruption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corruption. Accessed 20 Jun. 2021.
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