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de·com·pose
 decompose
- pronunciation:
- di
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- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
decomposed, decomposes, decomposing |
| definition 1: |
to break down (a substance) into simpler compounds or component elements.
- synonyms:
- disintegrate
- antonyms:
- compound
- similar words:
- degrade, dissolve, divide, fractionate, separate
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| definition 2: |
to cause to decay; rot.
- synonyms:
- decay, putrefy, rot, spoil
- similar words:
- addle, corrupt, deteriorate, molder, sour, turn
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| related words: |
activate |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to decay.
- synonyms:
- crumble, decay, disintegrate, putrefy, rot, spoil
- similar words:
- addle, degrade, deteriorate, dissolve, foul, molder, sour, turn
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| related words: |
ebb, mold, mortify, spoil |
| derivations: |
decomposable (adj.), decomposition (n.) |
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