Decompose /(?)/

De·com·pose

Decompose

v. t.

imp. & p. p. Decomposed; p. pr. & vb. n. Decomposing

  1. To separate the constituent parts of; to resolve into original elements; to set free from previously existing forms of chemical combination; to bring to dissolution; to rot or decay.

Decompose

v. i.
  1. To become resolved or returned from existing combinations; to undergo dissolution; to decay; to rot.