undecomposed

adjective

Definition of undecomposednext
as in preserved

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Recent Examples of undecomposed Aeration is also used when there is a layer of thatch (undecomposed organic matter) on top of the soil and beneath the runners. — Neil Sperry, San Antonio Express-News, 4 Feb. 2022 Onions + Garlic Crop rotation plan Rotate with legumes, and avoid planting in soil with undecomposed organic matter. — The Editors Of Organic Life, Good Housekeeping, 23 Feb. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undecomposed
  1. preserved
  2. uncontaminated
  3. untouched
  4. unspoiled
  5. pristine
  6. unpolluted
  7. untainted
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  • The preserved Plum Orchard, a 30-room, 22,000-square-foot mansion originally occupied by Andrew Carnegie’s nephew, circa 1898.
    — Jennifer Peebles, AJC.com, 7 July 2026
  • Years later, advances in DNA testing allowed investigators to analyze preserved evidence that had not been testable during the original proceedings, leading military prosecutors to pursue the case and ultimately secure a conviction.
    — Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 6 June 2026
Definition of preserved
Adjective
  • The city's website also includes guidelines regarding the disposal of sandbags — only dry and uncontaminated bags should be reused, and those that have been exposed to floodwaters should be placed in residents' bulk trash piles for collection.
    — Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 28 May 2026
  • Lin collects uncontaminated plastics which include needle and medication caps, as well as plastic containers.
    — Molly McCrea, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Definition of uncontaminated
Adjective
  • Divers have uncovered a Roman-era shipwreck that had remained untouched on the seabed off Sicily for more than 2,000 years, police on the Mediterranean island said.
    — Isabella Colletta, NBC news, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The festival has been relatively untouched by the kind of political controversy which dogged the Berlin Film Festival earlier this year.
    — John Bleasdale, Variety, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of untouched
Adjective
  • Less than an hour south of Lisbon, along Portugal's unspoiled Alentejo coastline, lies an emerging golf destination that is redefining what travelers can expect from the country's golf landscape.
    — Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • This is some of the last unspoiled land on the continent, habitat for many, many endangered and endemic species, but sadly it’s being killed by Silicon Valley and Wall Street.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 July 2026
Definition of unspoiled
Adjective
  • The Sooner actually flubbed his first chip shot on the Par 3 before holing his next attempt with pristine touch.
    — Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • For the second half of the trip, a 15-minute boat ride takes guests to the Gili Islands, an archipelago known for its pristine beaches and turquoise waters.
    — Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of pristine
Adjective
  • Alternatively, take in views of a different sort on the islands of Møn and Nyord, both of which have achieved Dark Sky Park designation; at nighttime, their unpolluted skies light up with stars.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The region is known for its clear, unpolluted skies, which are still dark by night.
    — Cristina Dorador, The Dial, 14 July 2026
Definition of unpolluted
Adjective
  • Linger there for some stargazing beneath a sky totally untainted by light.
    — Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 19 June 2026
  • The motion concluded an untainted special counsel was necessary because the issues involved allegations of contempt and misconduct at high levels in the Justice Department.
    — Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026
Definition of untainted

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“Undecomposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undecomposed. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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