Definitions for: Decompose

[v] separate into constituent elements or parts, as of chemical substances
[v] break down; "The bodies decomposed in the heat"
[v] lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current; as of particles in nuclear fission

Webster (1913) Definition: De`com*pose", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Decomposed; p.
pr. & vb. n. Decomposing.] [Cf. F. d['e]composer. Cf.
Discompose.]
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.

De`com*pose", v. i.
To become resolved or returned from existing combinations; to
undergo dissolution; to decay; to rot.

Synonyms: break down, break up, disintegrate, molder, moulder, rot

See Also: change integrity, crack, decay, dissociate, hang, separate

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