单词	decomposing
释义	decompose verb de·​com·​pose ˌdē-kəm-ˈpōz  decomposed; decomposing; decomposes transitive verb 1 : to separate into constituent parts or elements or into simpler compounds decompose water by electrolysis decompose a word into its base and affixes 2 : rot intransitive verb : to break up into constituent parts by or as if by a chemical process : decay, rot fruit decomposes decomposability ˌdē-kəm-ˌpō-zə-ˈbi-lə-tē  noun decomposable ˌdē-kəm-ˈpō-zə-bəl  adjective decomposition (ˌ)dē-ˌkäm-pə-ˈzi-shən  noun Synonyms break down corrupt decay disintegrate fester foul mold molder perish [chiefly British] putrefy rot spoil See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Bacteria and fungi help decompose organic matter. the smell of decomposing leaves The compound will decompose in the presence of light. Recent Examples on the Web Microbes enable bodies to decompose into one cubic yard of nutrient-rich soil within about a month. Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2022 Plastics, the vast majority of which are made from fossil fuels, can take hundreds of years to decompose. Washington Post, 4 May 2022 Plastics take hundreds of years to decompose and first break down into tiny particles. Christopher M. Matthews, WSJ, 29 Apr. 2022 Wildlife may also contribute to the spread of valley fever by carrying it back to new regions, which then absorb the fungus into the soil when the animals die and decompose. Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2022 Cut into strips, the bag can be composted curbside and will decompose in under a year. Jiakai Chang, Outside Online, 16 Feb. 2022 Bogan said that during their larvae stage, crane flies decompose organic matter. Shanti Lerner, The Arizona Republic, 22 July 2022 In order for the Haikouichthys to leave fossils, their dead bodies would have had to sink to the bottom of the water and be covered with sediments before microorganisms could decompose them. Isaac Skromne, The Conversation, 18 July 2022 If a unit is dislodged and lost at sea, the system would decompose rather than contribute to pollution. Collin Robisheaux, BostonGlobe.com, 14 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology French décomposer, from dé- de + composer to compose First Known Use 1718, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Kids Definition decompose verb de·​com·​pose ˌdē-kəm-ˈpōz  decomposed; decomposing 1 : to break down or be broken down into simpler parts or substances especially by the action of living things (as bacteria and fungi) Leaves decomposed on the forest floor. 2 : to separate a substance into simpler compounds Water can be decomposed into hydrogen and oxygen. Medical Definition decompose verb de·​com·​pose ˌdē-kəm-ˈpōz  decomposed; decomposing transitive verb : to separate into constituent parts or elements or into simpler compounds decompose water by electrolysis intransitive verb : to undergo chemical breakdown : decay, rot fruit decomposes decomposing 1 of 2 adjective as in decomposed Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance decomposed rotting decaying decayed rotted spoiling rotten revolting spoiled repulsive disgusting vile offensive putrid filthy noxious stale rancid dirty odorous odoriferous bad odiferous smelly stinking fetid skunky reeking stinky malodorous ripe rank nasty funky noisome musty stenchy fusty frowsy foul reeky frowsty strong frowzy Antonyms & Near Antonyms aromatic fragrant scented perfumed redolent sweet savory savoury ambrosial spicy flowery woodsy fruity See More decomposing 2 of 2 verb present participle of decompose as in rotting to go through decomposition detectives needed to know how long it would take a corpse to decompose to that advanced state Synonyms & Similar Words rotting decaying disintegrating putrefying moldering festering molding deteriorating perishing corrupting crumbling spoiling descending fouling turning rusting falling apart polluting contaminating souring fermenting running to seed defiling tainting breaking down sinking degenerating going to seed mortifying curdling declining withering turning off addling dilapidating Antonyms & Near Antonyms growing developing aging maturing ripening ageing restoring integrating composing renewing purifying assembling cleansing improving ameliorating refreshing meliorating bettering See More
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