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to decompose
01
to break down into simpler parts or substances
Intransitive
Grammatical Information
Composition
derived
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
decompose
3rd person singular
decomposes
Present participle
decomposing
Past simple
decomposed
Past participle
decomposed
Examples
Organic matter can decompose into nutrient-rich soil.
02
to cause something to break down or disintegrate into simpler substances
Transitive: to decompose organic matter
Examples
The composting process decomposes organic waste into nutrient-rich soil through the action of bacteria and other microorganisms.
Lexical Tree
decomposable
decompose
compose
