der Verwesungsgrad
Translation
degree of decomposition, stage of decay
Examples
Der Verwesungsgrad der Leiche war hoch.
The degree of decomposition of the corpse was high.
Grammar Patterns
the degree of decomposition ((of sth.)) Der Verwesungsgrad des organischen Materials wurde bestimmt.
Similar Words
der Fäulnisgrad (degree of rot)
Etymology
Composed of 'Verwesung' (decomposition) and 'Grad' (degree). 'ver-' indicates a process, and 'wesen' means being, so 'verwesen' is the process of ceasing to be, i.e., decaying.
Memory Tips
A technical term used in forensics or biology. Think of it as the 'grade' or 'degree' of decomposition.