decomposes
Falls apart naturally
Decomposes means to break down into simpler parts or elements.
Organic matter decomposes through bacterial action: The fallen leaves decompose into rich soil.
In chemistry, compounds decompose into constituent elements.
The word also applies to analysis—decomposing a problem into manageable pieces.
A decomposing body is one in the process of decay.
Organic breakdown process
- putrefyDecompose with stench
- spoilDamage or overindulge
- deteriorateGrow worse over time
- molderGradually disintegrate from neglect
fester · perish · wilt · curdle · sour · taint · rancid · putrid
Decay via microorganisms
- humusDecayed organic soil matter
- detritusLoose waste from decay
- microorganismsMicroscopic living entities
- bacteriaNucleus-free single-celled organisms
fungi · earthworms · nutrients · soil · carbon · nitrogen · organic matter · mulch
Answer a stimulus
- catalyzeAccelerate a process
- hydrolyzeDecompose via water reaction
- oxidizeCombine with oxygen
- reduceMake smaller in degree
break down · molecular · substrate · enzyme · metabolize · synthesize · bonds · elemental
Fragment gradually
- fragmentIncomplete portion of whole
- disintegrateBreak into fragments
- collapseSudden structural failure
- shatterFragment violently, suddenly
splinter · crack · fracture · erode · corrode · rust · oxidize · wear
Study by breaking down
- separateTo set apart
- break downFail mechanically or emotionally
- parseExamine syntax closely
- dissectCut open to examine
deconstruct · factor · reduce · simplify · components · elements · parts · constituents
rot
Organic breakdown process
- putrefyDecompose with stench
- spoilDamage or overindulge
- deteriorateGrow worse over time
molder · fester · perish · wilt · curdle · sour · taint · rancid · putrid · foul
biodegrade
Decay via microorganisms
- humusDecayed organic soil matter
- detritusLoose waste from decay
- microorganismsMicroscopic living entities
bacteria · fungi · earthworms · nutrients · soil · carbon · nitrogen · organic matter · mulch · leafmold
react
Answer a stimulus
reduce · break down · molecular · substrate · enzyme · metabolize · synthesize · bonds · elemental · ionize
crumble
Fragment gradually
- fragmentIncomplete portion of whole
- disintegrateBreak into fragments
- collapseSudden structural failure
shatter · splinter · crack · fracture · erode · corrode · rust · oxidize · wear · degrade
analyze
Study by breaking down
- separateTo set apart
- break downFail mechanically or emotionally
- parseExamine syntax closely
dissect · deconstruct · factor · reduce · simplify · components · elements · parts · constituents · subdivide
- goes badrots, spoils, molds, sours, curdles
- breaks downfalls apart, collapses, crumbles, disintegrates, analyzes
decomposescomposes
Creates written works
synthesizes · combines · assembles · unites · integrates
- decomposing matter
- chemical decompositionSeparation into simpler substances
- LU decompositionMatrix split into triangular factors
- QR decompositionMatrix as orthogonal-triangular product
- organic decompositionBiological breakdown of matter
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