decompose
de·com·pose / ˌdēkəmˈpōz/ • v. [intr.] (of a dead body or other organic matter) decay; become rotten: [as adj.] (decomposed) the body was decomposed. ∎ [tr.] cause (something) to decay or rot. ∎ (of a chemical compound) break down into component elements or simpler constituents. ∎ [tr.] break down (a chemical compound) into its component elements or simpler constituents.DERIVATIVES: de·com·pos·a·ble adj.de·com·po·si·tion / dēˌkämpəˈzishən/ n.
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