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Webster 1913 Edition

Decompose

Deˊcom-pose′

,
Verb.
T.
[
imp. & p. p.
Decomposed
;
p. pr. & vb. n.
Decomposing
.]
[Cf. F.
décomposer
. Cf.
Discompose
.]
To separate the constituent parts of; to resolve into original elements; to set free from previously existing forms of chemical combination; to bring to dissolution; to rot or decay.

Deˊcom-pose′

,
Verb.
I.
To become resolved or returned from existing combinations; to undergo dissolution; to decay; to rot.

Webster 1828 Edition

Decompose

DECOMPO'SE

,
Verb.
T.
To separate the constituent parts of a body or substance; to disunite elementary particles combined by affinity or chimical attraction; to resolve into original elements.

DECOMPO'SE

D,
pp.
Separated or resolved into the constituent parts.
DECOMPO'SING, ppr. Separating into constituent parts.
DECOMPOS'ITE, a. Compounded a second time; compounded with things already composite.
DECOMPOSI'TION, n.

Definition 2024

décompose

décompose

See also: decompose and décomposé

French

Verb

décompose

  1. first-person singular present indicative of décomposer
  2. third-person singular present indicative of décomposer
  3. first-person singular present subjunctive of décomposer
  4. first-person singular present subjunctive of décomposer
  5. second-person singular imperative of décomposer

Pronunciation

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