as in wears out
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breaks down
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When leaves fall to the ground, the carbon stays in these leaves, breaks down, and decomposes and releases nutrients back into the soil that plants can take in.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
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Exposure to heat and light breaks down the delicate oils in spices.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
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