 decompose |
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| 1. | [ verb ] separate into constituent elements or parts, as of chemical substances | |
| Synonyms: | break_down break_up | |
| Related terms: | separate dissociate digest crack chemistry | |
| 2. | [ verb ] lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current | |
| Synonyms: | decay disintegrate | |
| Examples: | "the particles disintegrated during the nuclear fission process" |
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| Related terms: | change_integrity physics disintegrate decay | |
| 3. | [ verb ] break down | |
| Synonyms: | rot moulder molder | |
| Examples: | "The bodies decomposed in the heat" |
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| Related terms: | decay hang decomposition decay | |
| Similar spelling: |
decomposed decomposable decomposing Deschamps decompress decompound Deschamp discompose discomposed decamp decampment |
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