decompose
/ˌdiːkəmˈpoʊz/
verb
- To decay or rot, breaking down into simpler substances (especially of organic matter).
- Bacteria help decompose dead plants and animals in the forest.
- The old fruit began to decompose and smell bad.
- Leaves decompose quickly in a warm, moist environment.
- To separate or break something down into its basic parts or elements.
- In chemistry class, we learned how to decompose water into hydrogen and oxygen.
- You can decompose the number 12 into 3 and 4.
- The software can decompose a complex problem into smaller tasks.
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