biodegradability
biodegradation
breakup
caries
carrion
corrosion
corruption
decay
decomposition
degradability
degradation
dilapidation
disintegration
disorganization
dissolution
dry rot
foulness
gangrene
mildew
mold
mortification
necrosis
oxidation
oxidization
putrefaction
putrescence
putridity
putridness
rancidity
rancidness
rankness
resolution
rot
rottenness
rust
slough
sphacelation
sphacelus
tooth decay
indefinite quantity
injury
Gram-positive
coliform
disease-causing
endotoxins
fermentations
free-living
misadjustment
nitrogen-fixing
overconsumption
pathogenic
photosynthetic
pseudomonas
rumen
single-celled
symbiotic
symposia
vaginosis