undecomposed

adjective

Definition of undecomposednext
as in preserved

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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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undecomposed
  1. preserved
  2. uncontaminated
  3. untouched
  4. unspoiled
  5. pristine
  6. unpolluted
  7. untainted
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  • The preserved Plum Orchard, a 30-room, 22,000-square-foot mansion originally occupied by Andrew Carnegie’s nephew, circa 1898.
    — Jennifer Peebles, AJC.com, 7 July 2026
  • Years later, advances in DNA testing allowed investigators to analyze preserved evidence that had not been testable during the original proceedings, leading military prosecutors to pursue the case and ultimately secure a conviction.
    — Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 6 June 2026
Definition of preserved
Adjective
  • Even though Scottish Water already recycled uncontaminated sample bottles, the Generations technology offers a much better way to process large volumes of the waste.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The city's website also includes guidelines regarding the disposal of sandbags — only dry and uncontaminated bags should be reused, and those that have been exposed to floodwaters should be placed in residents' bulk trash piles for collection.
    — Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Definition of uncontaminated
Adjective
  • The cabinet of curiosities has remained untouched ever since.
    — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • On Monday, Hall went to the ground untouched during 11-on-11 drills.
    — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of untouched
Adjective
  • This tiny, unspoiled cove is reached via a scenic drive through Tinos’ wild northern landscape, ending with a rugged dirt road that keeps the crowds away.
    — Monica Mendal, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Less than an hour south of Lisbon, along Portugal's unspoiled Alentejo coastline, lies an emerging golf destination that is redefining what travelers can expect from the country's golf landscape.
    — Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of unspoiled
Adjective
  • Winding through miles of pristine farmland and countryside will be more than 300 high-voltage steel towers with an average height of 145 feet, the height of a 14-story building.
    — Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The roads, repaved every four years for the inauguration, were of pristine quality.
    — Adam Kilgore, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of pristine
Adjective
  • Alternatively, take in views of a different sort on the islands of Møn and Nyord, both of which have achieved Dark Sky Park designation; at nighttime, their unpolluted skies light up with stars.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The region is known for its clear, unpolluted skies, which are still dark by night.
    — Cristina Dorador, The Dial, 14 July 2026
Definition of unpolluted
Adjective
  • Linger there for some stargazing beneath a sky totally untainted by light.
    — Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 19 June 2026
  • The motion concluded an untainted special counsel was necessary because the issues involved allegations of contempt and misconduct at high levels in the Justice Department.
    — Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026
Definition of untainted

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“Undecomposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undecomposed. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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