Definition of Decompose

1. Verb. Separate (substances) into constituent elements or parts.

Exact synonyms: Break Down, Break Up
Category relationships: Chemical Science, Chemistry
Specialized synonyms: Digest, Dissociate, Crack
Generic synonyms: Separate
Derivative terms: Decomposition

2. Verb. Lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current. "The particles disintegrated during the nuclear fission process"
Exact synonyms: Decay, Disintegrate
Category relationships: Natural Philosophy, Physics
Generic synonyms: Change Integrity
Related verbs: Disintegrate
Derivative terms: Decay, Decay, Disintegration

3. Verb. Break down. "The bodies decomposed in the heat"
Exact synonyms: Molder, Moulder, Rot
Specialized synonyms: Biodegrade, Hang
Generic synonyms: Decay
Derivative terms: Decomposition, Decomposition, Rot, Rot, Rotting

Definition of Decompose

1. v. t. 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. v. i. To become resolved or returned from existing combinations; to undergo dissolution; to decay; to rot.

Definition of Decompose

1. Verb. (transitive) to separate or break down something into its components; to disintegrate or fragment ¹

2. Verb. (intransitive) to rot, decay or putrefy ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Decompose

1. [v -POSED, -POSING, -POSES]

Medical Definition of Decompose

1. 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. Origin: Cf. F. Decomposer. Cf. Discompose. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Decompose

decompiler
decompilers
decompiles
decompiling
decomplemented
decomplex
decomplexation
decomplexations
decomplexified
decomplexifies
decomplexify
decomplexifying
decomplexity
decomposability
decomposable
decompose (current term)
decomposed
decomposer
decomposers
decomposes
decomposing
decomposite
decomposites
decomposition
decomposition of movement
decomposition potential
decomposition reaction
decompositional
decompositions
decompound

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