The meaning of DECOMPOSE is to separate into constituent parts or elements or into simpler compounds. How to use decompose in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Decompose.

Decomposition begins at the moment of death, caused by two factors: autolysis, the breaking down of tissues by the body's own internal chemicals and enzymes, and putrefaction, the breakdown of …

Tearing and breaking into pieces (Definition of decomposing from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

DECOMPOSE definition: to separate or resolve into constituent parts or elements; disintegrate. See examples of decompose used in a sentence.

The soft corals were still dying and the flesh of the animals was decomposing and dripping off the reef structure.

To reduce or become reduced to pieces or components: break down, break up, crumble, disintegrate, dissolve, fragment, fragmentize.

Microbiology to rot; become decayed: the smell of decomposing vegetation. de•com•po•si•tion /ˌdikɑmpəˈzɪʃən/ n. [uncountable] decomposition of leaves.

[intransitive, transitive] to be destroyed gradually after death by natural processes synonym decay, rot. The garden was dank with decomposing vegetation. Join our community to access the latest …

DECOMPOSE meaning: 1. to decay, or to cause something to decay: 2. to break, or to break something, into smaller…. Learn more.

Bacteria and fungi help decompose organic matter. The compound will decompose in the presence of light. The wood is already showing signs of decomposition.