decompound
Separate into parts
Decompound describes something compound that has been further divided—a compound of compounds.
In botany, a decompound leaf has divisions that are themselves divided, creating multiple levels of branching: The decompound fronds of the fern spread delicately.
The verb means to break down a compound substance into simpler parts.
Separate into parts
- take apartSeparate into components
- stripNarrow elongated piece
- dissectCut open to examine
- unbuildReverse construction process
demount · detach · separate · divide · partition · deconstruct · break down · pull apart
Make smaller in degree
- distillPurify through vaporization
- break downFail mechanically or emotionally
- clarifyMake something understandable
- analyzeStudy by breaking down
resolve · parse · untangle · streamline · refine · abstract · factorize
Methodical study of parts
- fragmentationBreaking into smaller pieces
- disintegrationProcess of breaking apart
- degradationDecline in condition
- dissolutionBreaking up completely
decay · deterioration · hydrolysis · dissociation · cleavage · splitting · reduction · catalysis
dismantle
Separate into parts
- take apartSeparate into components
- stripNarrow elongated piece
- dissectCut open to examine
unbuild · demount · detach · separate · divide · partition · deconstruct · break down · pull apart · undo
reduce
Make smaller in degree
- distillPurify through vaporization
- break downFail mechanically or emotionally
- clarifyMake something understandable
analyze · resolve · parse · untangle · streamline · refine · abstract · factorize
analysis
Methodical study of parts
- fragmentationBreaking into smaller pieces
- disintegrationProcess of breaking apart
- degradationDecline in condition
dissolution · decay · deterioration · hydrolysis · dissociation · cleavage · splitting · reduction · catalysis · reaction