Decompose (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Separate (substances) into constituent elements or parts.

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Synonyms

• Break Down
• Break Up

Related Words

• Decomposition (noun)

Meaning ²

Lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current; "the particles disintegrated during the nuclear fission process".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Synonyms

• Decay
• Disintegrate

Hypernyms

• Change Integrity

Meaning ³

Break down; "The bodies decomposed in the heat".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Synonyms

• Rot
• Molder
• Moulder

Related Words

• Decomposition (noun)