de·com·pose 
(dē′kəm-pōz)
(dē′kəm-pōz)v. de·com·posed, de·com·pos·ing, de·com·pos·es
v.tr.
1. To separate into components or basic elements.
2. To cause to rot.
v.intr.
1. To become broken down into components; disintegrate.
2. To decay; rot or putrefy. See Synonyms at decay.
de′com·pos′a·bili·ty n.
de′com·posa·ble adj.