What does "decompose" mean?
Decompose: 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.
Additional senses
- 2.To become resolved or returned from existing combinations; to undergo dissolution; to decay; to rot.
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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