der Verrottungsprozess
Translation
decomposition process, rotting process
Examples
Der Verrottungsprozess von Laub dauert mehrere Monate.
The decomposition process of leaves takes several months.
Bakterien beschleunigen den Verrottungsprozess.
Bacteria accelerate the rotting process.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) the rotting process of sth. The rotting process of organic material.
Similar Words
Synonyms: `die Zersetzung` (decomposition), `der Zerfall` (disintegration).
Etymology
A compound word made of `Verrottung` (rotting, decay) and `Prozess` (process). The verb is `verrotten` (to rot).
Memory Tips
It's a literal combination of its parts: 'rotting' (`Verrottung`) and 'process' (`Prozess`).