der Verrottungsprozess
Translation
decomposition process, rotting process
Examples
Der Verrottungsprozess von Laub dauert mehrere Monate.
The rotting process of leaves takes several months.
Bakterien beschleunigen den Verrottungsprozess.
Bacteria accelerate the decomposition process.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) the decomposition process of sth. The decomposition process of organic material.
Similar Words
Synonyms: `die Zersetzung` (decomposition), `der Zerfall` (decay).
Etymology
A compound noun from `Verrottung` (rotting) and `Prozess` (process). `Verrottung` itself comes from `verrotten` (to rot).
Memory Tips
Simply break it down into its two parts: 'Verrottung' (rotting) + 'Prozess' (process). It means exactly what it says.