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Webster 1913 Edition

Decompose

Deˊcom-pose′

,
Verb.
T.
[
imp. & p. p.
Decomposed
;
p. pr. & vb. n.
Decomposing
.]
[Cf. F.
décomposer
. 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.

Deˊcom-pose′

,
Verb.
I.
To become resolved or returned from existing combinations; to undergo dissolution; to decay; to rot.

Webster 1828 Edition

Decompose

DECOMPO'SE

,
Verb.
T.
To separate the constituent parts of a body or substance; to disunite elementary particles combined by affinity or chimical attraction; to resolve into original elements.

DECOMPO'SE

D,
pp.
Separated or resolved into the constituent parts.
DECOMPO'SING, ppr. Separating into constituent parts.
DECOMPOS'ITE, a. Compounded a second time; compounded with things already composite.
DECOMPOSI'TION, n.

Definition 2024

decompose

decompose

See also: décomposé and décompose

English

Verb

decompose ‎(third-person singular simple present decomposes, present participle decomposing, simple past and past participle decomposed)

  1. (transitive) to separate or break down something into its components; to disintegrate or fragment
  2. (intransitive) to rot, decay or putrefy

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Translations

Italian

Verb

decompose

  1. third-person singular past historic of decomporre

Etymology

From Middle French décomposer

Pronunciation

  • enPR: dē"kəm-pōz', IPA(key): /ˌdiːkəmˈpəʊz/
  • Rhymes: -əʊz

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