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Definitions for decompose
ˌdi kəmˈpoʊzde·com·pose

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. decompose, break up, break downverb

    separate (substances) into constituent elements or parts

  2. disintegrate, decay, decomposeverb

    lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current

    "the particles disintegrated during the nuclear fission process"

  3. decompose, rot, molder, moulderverb

    break down

    "The bodies decomposed in the heat"

Wiktionary

  1. decomposeverb

    to separate or break down something into its components; to disintegrate or fragment

  2. decomposeverb

    to rot, decay or putrefy

Wikipedia

  1. decompose

    Decomposition or rot is the process by which dead organic substances are broken down into simpler organic or inorganic matter such as carbon dioxide, water, simple sugars and mineral salts. The process is a part of the nutrient cycle and is essential for recycling the finite matter that occupies physical space in the biosphere. Bodies of living organisms begin to decompose shortly after death. Animals, such as worms, also help decompose the organic materials. Organisms that do this are known as decomposers or detritivores. Although no two organisms decompose in the same way, they all undergo the same sequential stages of decomposition. The science which studies decomposition is generally referred to as taphonomy from the Greek word taphos, meaning tomb. Decomposition can also be a gradual process for organisms that have extended periods of dormancy.One can differentiate abiotic decomposition from biotic decomposition (biodegradation). The former means "the degradation of a substance by chemical or physical processes", e.g., hydrolysis; the latter means "the metabolic breakdown of materials into simpler components by living organisms", typically by microorganisms.

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  1. decompose

    Decompose generally refers to the process of breaking down or separating something into its basic elements, components or simpler forms. In natural context, it can refer to the breakdown of organic matter into simpler substances by natural bacteria or other organisms. In mathematics, it can refer to breaking down a complex figure into simple ones. This term can be used in various fields such as chemistry, biology, mathematics, etc. with slight variations in meaning based on the context.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Decomposeverb

    to separate the constituent parts of; to resolve into original elements; to set free from previously existing forms of chemical combination; to bring to dissolution; to rot or decay

  2. Decomposeverb

    to become resolved or returned from existing combinations; to undergo dissolution; to decay; to rot

  3. Etymology: [Cf. F. dcomposer. Cf. Discompose.]

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Decompose

    de-kom-poz′, v.t. to separate the parts composing anything: to resolve into original elements.—v.i. to decay, rot.—adj. Decompos′able.—n. Decomposi′tion, act of decomposing: decay or dissolution: also the compounding of things already compound. [L. de, neg., and compose.]

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of decompose in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of decompose in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of decompose in a Sentence

  1. Rudi Hartono:

    Minimizing plastic waste is the most important thing to do, because plastic is difficult to decompose.

  2. Kevin Kumala:

    It clicked that these disgusting, toxic ponchos would be used a few times and then discarded, but they would not decompose.

  3. Bobi Wine:

    We filthy rich till we decompose When we pass people squeeze them nose

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Translations for decompose

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  • разглобявам, разлагам сеBulgarian
  • descompondreCatalan, Valencian
  • rozložitCzech
  • verfallen, verfaulen, zerfallen, verrotten, dekomponieren, zersetzenGerman
  • αποσυντίθεμαιGreek
  • descomponerse, descomponerSpanish
  • kõdunema, lagundamaEstonian
  • lahota, mädäntyä, hajottaa, maatua, mädätäFinnish
  • se décomposer, décomposerFrench
  • decomporre, decomporsiItalian
  • 分解するJapanese
  • vergaan, verrotten, ontbindenDutch
  • decomporPortuguese
  • descompuneRomanian
  • разлага́ться, разобра́ть, разлага́ть, разложи́ться, разбира́ть, разложи́тьRussian
  • 分解Chinese

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