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Decompose (Verb)

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

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

The massive pile of food waste will decompose quickly in the compost bin.
Herbs and certain botanicals have a tendency to decompose shortly after they dry out.
The large amount of organic material in the soil helped microorganisms decompose it into a nutrient-rich fertilizer.
Leftover vegetables in sealed containers will decompose and create unpleasant odors if not disposed of promptly.
Decaying leaves create rich soil as they decompose and enrich the ground with essential nutrients.

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

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

The magnetic field began to decompose immediately after the power source was turned off.
Over time, the capacitor's charge will decompose due to internal resistance and leakage.
The inductor's current will decompose once the switch is opened, causing a high voltage spike.
During a power outage, the electrical grid's stored energy can decompose and cause damage to equipment.
As the electric field weakens, the stored energy in the circuit will decompose and disappear.

Separate (substances) into constituent elements or parts.

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

The chemist tried to decompose the compound into its individual components to analyze its properties.
Heat was applied to decompose the chemical bonds that held the substance together.
Scientists studied the process to decompose water into oxygen and hydrogen using electrolysis.
The laboratory equipment was designed to decompose complex molecules into simpler ones.
The nuclear reaction helped decompose the atomic nucleus into smaller subatomic particles.