Decompose

Pronunciation: /diːkəmˈpoʊz/

Definitions of decompose

verb to break down or decay into simpler substances

Example Sentences

A1 Leaves decompose in the forest.

A2 Bacteria help decompose organic matter.

B1 Composting is a natural process where organic materials decompose.

B2 Chemical reactions can decompose complex molecules into simpler ones.

C1 The forensic team used specialized techniques to decompose the compounds found at the crime scene.

C2 Scientists are studying how enzymes decompose proteins in the human body.

Examples of decompose in a Sentence

formal It is important to understand how organic matter decomposes in order to study the process of decomposition.

informal Leaves decompose over time and create nutrient-rich soil.

slang Don't worry about that old sandwich, it'll just decompose in the trash.

figurative Sometimes we need to decompose complex problems into smaller, more manageable parts to find a solution.

Grammatical Forms of decompose

• past tense: decomposed
• plural: decomposes
• comparative: more decomposed
• superlative: most decomposed
• present tense: decomposing
• future tense: will decompose
• perfect tense: has decomposed
• continuous tense: is decomposing
• singular: decomposes
• positive degree: decomposes
• infinitive: decompose
• gerund: decomposing
• participle: decomposed

Origin and Evolution of decompose

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'decompose' originated from the Latin word 'decomponere', which means to break down or separate.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'decompose' has retained its original meaning of breaking down or separating into simpler substances, but it is now commonly used in the context of organic matter decaying or rotting.