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Synonyms for de-compose


Grammar : Verb
Spell : dee-kuhm-pohz
Phonetic Transcription : ˌdi kəmˈpoʊz

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Définition of de-compose

Origin :
  • 1750s, "to separate into components," from de- "opposite of" + compose. Sense of "putrefy" is first recorded 1777. Related: Decomposed; decomposing.
  • As in perish : verb die, decline, decay
  • As in putrefy : verb rot
  • As in rot : verb corrode, deteriorate
  • As in spoil : verb decay, turn bad
  • As in taint : verb dirty, contaminate; ruin
  • As in turn : verb become sour or tainted
  • As in bite : verb corrode, eat away
  • As in molder : verb decay
  • As in corrupt : verb pervert; pollute
  • As in crumble : verb break or fall into pieces
  • As in decay : verb deteriorate, crumble
  • As in decompose : verb rot, break up
  • As in decompose : verb analyze by taking apart
  • As in deteriorate : verb decay, degenerate
  • As in disintegrate : verb fall apart; reduce to pieces
  • As in dissect : verb analyze
  • As in dissolve : verb disappear, disintegrate
  • As in eat : verb erode, wear away; use up
  • As in analyze : verb break down to components

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