decompose

/ˌdiːkəmˈpəʊz/

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French décomposer. Equivalent to de- + compose.

decompose means to separate or break down (something) into its components. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 70 out of 100.

decompose is pronounced /ˌdiːkəmˈpəʊz/.

verb

To separate or break down (something) into its components.“Various fungi can decompose wood.”
To rot, decay or putrefy.“Plastics can take centuries to decompose.”