The meaning of DECOMPOSE is to separate into constituent parts or elements or into simpler compounds. How to use decompose in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Decompose.

DECOMPOSE definition: 1. to decay, or to cause something to decay: 2. to break, or to break something, into smaller…. Learn more.

to separate or resolve into constituent parts or elements; disintegrate The bacteria decomposed the milk into its solid and liquid elements intransitive verb

Bacteria and fungi help decompose organic matter. The compound will decompose in the presence of light. The wood is already showing signs of decomposition.

DECOMPOSED definition: having undergone decomposition. See examples of decomposed used in a sentence.

de·com·posed , de·com·pos·ing , de·com·pos·es v. tr. 1. To separate into components or basic elements. 2. To cause to rot. v. intr. 1. To become broken...

Definition of decompose verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. [intransitive, transitive] to be destroyed gradually after death by natural processes synonym decay, rot. The garden was dank …

Tearing and breaking into pieces (Definition of decomposed from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

Definition of 'decomposed' decomposed in British English (ˌdiːkəmˈpəʊzd ) adjective having been subject to decomposition

DECOMPOSE definition: to separate or resolve into constituent parts or elements; disintegrate. See examples of decompose used in a sentence.