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.

DECOMPOSITION will begin at the moment of death, caused by two factors: autolysis, the breaking down of tissues by the body's own internal chemicals and enzymes, and putrefaction, the breakdown …

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

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

To reduce or become reduced to pieces or components: break down, break up, crumble, disintegrate, dissolve, fragment, fragmentize.

The soft corals were still dying and the flesh of the animals was decomposing and dripping off the reef structure.

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 …

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

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

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