decompose (Meaning)
decompose (v)
separate (substances) into constituent elements or parts
lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current
break down
decompose (v. t.)
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.
decompose (v. i.)
To become resolved or returned from existing combinations; to undergo dissolution; to decay; to rot.
Synonyms & Antonyms of decompose
Synonyms:
- defile
- rust
- foul
- go to seed
- degenerate
- ferment
- sour
- taint
- turn off
- pollute
- mortify
- curdle
- decline
- break down
- sink
- molder
- contaminate
- wither
Antonyms:
decompose Sentence Examples
- Fallen leaves decompose over winter, enriching the soil beneath them in the spring.
- The abandoned house was left to decompose, its paint peeling and roof caving in.
- Scientists study how different organisms decompose organic matter in various ecosystems.
- The strong odor signaled that the food in the fridge had begun to decompose.
- Under normal circumstances, wooden furniture will decompose much slower than paper.
- The shipwreck lay decomposing at the bottom of the ocean, slowly becoming one with the seabed.
- The forensic team investigated the decomposing body to determine the cause of death.
- Bacteria and fungi play a vital role in decomposing dead organisms and returning nutrients to the environment.
- The hot summer sun accelerated the decomposition of the fruit left on the counter.
- Improperly stored documents can decompose over time, becoming brittle and difficult to read.
FAQs About the word decompose
separate (substances) into constituent elements or parts, lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current, break downTo separate the constituent parts of; to re
rot, decay,disintegrate, corrupt, deteriorate, putrefy, spoil, crumble, turn, mold
restore, mature, restore, develop, mature, ripen,grow, ripen, develop, grow
Fallen leaves decompose over winter, enriching the soil beneath them in the spring.
The abandoned house was left to decompose, its paint peeling and roof caving in.
Scientists study how different organisms decompose organic matter in various ecosystems.
The strong odor signaled that the food in the fridge had begun to decompose.
