Decompose

Pronunciation

• enPR: dÄ“"kÉ™m-pōz', IPA: /ËŒdiːkÉ™mˈpəʊz/
• Rhymes: -əʊz

Origin

From Middle French décomposer

Full definition of decompose

Verb

1. (transitive) to separate or break down something into its components; to disintegrate or fragment
2. (intransitive) to rot, decay or putrefy

Related terms

• decomposition