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Definition of Decompose
1. Verb. Separate (substances) into constituent elements or parts.
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"
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"
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)