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Decompose [Verb transitive] Webster's Dictionary 1828

To separate the constituent parts of a body or substance; to disunite elementary particles combined by affinity or chimical attraction; to resolve into original elements.

Decompose [Verb intransitive] Webster's Dictionary 1913

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

Decompose [Verb transitive] Webster's Dictionary 1913

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.

Decomposed [Participle passive] Webster's Dictionary 1828

Separated or resolved into the constituent parts.

Decomposed [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1913

Separated or broken up; -- said of the crest of birds when the feathers are divergent.

Decomposed [Imperfect tense and past participle] Webster's Dictionary 1913

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