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    decomposing
    /ˌdiːkəmˈpəʊzɪŋ/

    adjective

    • 1. (of organic matter) in the process of decaying: "decomposing fungi"

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  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › decomposeDECOMPOSE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Decompose means to decay or to break something into smaller parts. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts, such as chemistry, biology, and computer science, with examples and synonyms.

  4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › decomposeDecompose Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Decompose means to separate into constituent parts or elements or into simpler compounds, or to break up into constituent parts by or as if by a chemical process. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries for decompose.

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  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › decomposingDECOMPOSING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Decomposing is the present participle of decompose, which means to decay or break something into smaller parts. Learn how to use decomposing in sentences with different meanings and contexts from the Cambridge English Corpus.

  7. www.dictionary.com › browse › decomposeDECOMPOSE Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

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

  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › decomposeDECOMPOSE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Decompose means to decay or break something into smaller parts. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts, such as biology, chemistry and food, with examples and synonyms from Cambridge Dictionary.

  9. www.thefreedictionary.com › decomposingDecomposing - definition of decomposing by The Free Dictionary

    To separate into components or basic elements. 2. To cause to rot. v.intr. 1. To become broken down into components; disintegrate. 2. To decay; rot or putrefy. See Synonyms at decay. de′com·pos′a·bil′i·ty n. de′com·pos′a·ble adj. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

  10. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › decomposeDECOMPOSE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Decompose means to break down or change chemically, or to separate into parts. It can be used for organic matter, substances, or mathematical expressions. See examples, synonyms, and pronunciation.

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