noun
- plural of decayer; things or organisms that cause decay or decomposition
Usage: technical/scientific context; often used in ecology and biology
Examples
- Bacteria and fungi are the primary decayers in forest ecosystems.
- The decayers break down dead organic matter into nutrients.
- Without decayers, ecosystems would accumulate dead plant and animal material.
- Soil decayers play a crucial role in nutrient cycling.
- Microorganisms act as decayers in the decomposition process.