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decompose
What does decompose mean?
decompose (verb): to rot, decay or putrefy.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you pronounce decompose?
/ˌdikəmˈpoʊz/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does decompose come from?
Borrowed from Middle French décomposer.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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