decompose

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Definitions

v.

To break down into component parts; to rot or decay naturally

分解;腐烂,腐败

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
dedown, away, reversal
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composeother
=decompose

Common Collocations

  • 1.decompose into分解成
  • 2.decompose matter分解物质
  • 3.decompose organic分解有机物

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Dead leaves decompose slowly on the forest floor, enriching the soil.

  • 2.

    If food is left in the refrigerator too long, it will eventually decompose.

  • 3.

    Scientists decompose complex molecules to study their individual components.

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