undecomposed

Definition of undecomposednext

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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 This is a layer of undecomposed stems (not leaves) of grass. Jeff Lowenfels, Alaska Dispatch News, 7 July 2017 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 A dead monkey, still whole, still undecomposed, drifted back and forth with a certain precision upon those ripples and eddies without exit. Benjamin Kunkel, The New Yorker, 23 Jan. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undecomposed
Adjective
  • Allen Street is Tombstone's main street and is filled with unique vendors and preserved architecture.
    Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 19 Jan. 2026
  • The procedures would involve mixing the genetic material of an extinct species, likely found in preserved DNA from fossils, with the genetic material of a close living relative of the extinct species.
    JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 13 Nov. 2025
Adjective
  • Always use pure, uncontaminated wood ash and test your soil pH before adding.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
  • On select nights, follow dinner or drinks with a visit to the adjacent observatory and enjoy uncontaminated views of the galaxy.
    Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Three rotisserie chickens remained untouched, sitting charred, still atop their stainless-steel platters in the center of the ring.
    Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Blissfully bare, the beaches on Anegada's north shore harken back to the Caribbean of old, with untouched white sands and azure waves.
    Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Key Takeaways On Virginia’s Eastern Shore, Cape Charles is known for its fishing industry, fresh seafood, and unspoiled waters.
    Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
  • That said, transportation in the British Virgin Islands has always been centered on the water, and with large swaths of this unspoiled island inaccessible by road, getting around by boat is a necessity, not a luxury.
    Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Explore pristine sands and secluded coves along Laguna's seven miles of coastline.
    Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Standing 36 feet tall, 57 feet long and 40 feet wide at final build, the piece was shipped to the festival in five loads to keep the fabric as pristine as possible.
    Niyaz Pirani, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Rather, many environmental groups inside and outside Lebanon argue that addressing such issues is necessary to ensure the promotion of human rights in the region and equitable access to unpolluted farmland, water and forests.
    Josiane Yazbeck, The Conversation, 22 Jan. 2026
  • The island’s primitive campsites are a great way to enjoy the unpolluted dark skies in a serene atmosphere.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Some are fortunate to have a source of clean water and pipes that ensure that water reaches residents' homes untainted.
    Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Reich acknowledges there's no form of untainted money.
    Katia Riddle, NPR, 30 Mar. 2026

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“Undecomposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undecomposed. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.

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