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-deriveddedown, away, reversal
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composeother
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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.