decomposes

Meanings

• Verb

  To break down or resolve into simpler components or elements.

  - "The solution decomposes the problem into smaller parts."
  - "The chemical reaction decomposes hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen."

• Verb

  To undergo decomposition; to rot or decay.

  - "The apple decomposes when it is left out in the open air."
  - "The body decomposes after death."

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Antonyms

assemble

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with decomposes
composes , poses , closes , proposes

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Variants

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decomposabilities , decomposability , decomposable , decompose , decomposed , decomposes , decomposing , decomposition , decompositions

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'decomponere', meaning 'to break apart'.

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Trivia

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1. Decomposition is an essential process in ecology, as it helps recycle nutrients and maintain the balance of ecosystems.

2. The process of decomposition can be accelerated by adding microorganisms or enzymes, a process called inoculation.

3. Decomposition reactions can be exothermic or endothermic, depending on the energy released or absorbed during the reaction.

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Related Concepts

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1. Decomposition reaction: A type of chemical reaction in which a complex substance breaks down into simpler substances.

2. Biodegradation: The process by which microorganisms break down and decompose organic matter.

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Culture

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Decomposition has been a common theme in literature and art, often representing decay, transformation, and the passage of time.

How to Memorize "decomposes"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a complex substance breaking down into smaller parts.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of breaking down or resolving into simpler components.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Decompose' to remember the meaning: D - Deconstruct, E - Explore, C - Comprehend, O - Observe, M - Modify, P - Produce, O - Output, S - Simplify, E - Evaluate.

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