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de·com·pose
 decompose
- pronunciation:
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verb |
| inflections: |
decomposed, decomposes, decomposing |
| definition: |
to decay.
After our garbage decomposes, we spread it in the garden.- synonyms:
- crumble, decay, disintegrate, rot, spoil
- similar words:
- deteriorate, dissolve, sour, turn
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| related words: |
ebb, spoil |
| derivations: |
decomposable (adj.), decomposition (n.) |
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