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decomposed

UK
/ˌdiː.kəmˈpəʊzd/
US
/ˌdiː.kəmˈpoʊzd/

Translations

decomposedadjective
more decomposed
Comp.
most decomposed
Super.
décomposéSe dit d’une substance, d’un composé ou d’un ensemble séparé en éléments plus simples.
The decomposed chemical compound was easier to analyze.
Le composé chimique décomposé était plus facile à analyser.
Additional translations
en décompositionSe dit d’un corps organique en train de se dégrader ou de pourrir.
Synonyms
decayed
rotted
deteriorated
broken down
disintegrated
decomposeverb

decomposed

Past Simple

decomposed
Past Simple
decomposed
Past Participle
decomposing
Gerund
UK
/ˌdiː.kəmˈpəʊz/
US
/ˌdiː.kəmˈpoʊz/
se décomposerVerbe pronominal pour l’idée de pourrir, se dégrader ou se décomposer naturellement.
The fruit started to decompose after being left out in the sun for too long.
Le fruit a commencé à se décomposer après être resté trop longtemps au soleil.
Electrolysis can be used to decompose water into hydrogen and oxygen.
L’électrolyse peut être utilisée pour décomposer l’eau en hydrogène et en oxygène.
Additional translations
décomposerEn mathématiques, pour exprimer une quantité sous une forme plus simple ou en éléments constitutifs.
Synonyms
dissolve
rot
break down
disintegrate
fragment
recycle
decay

Definitions

decomposedadjective
Having undergone the process of decay or rotting.
The decomposed leaves added nutrients to the soil.
Broken down into simpler components or elements.
The decomposed chemical compound was easier to analyze.
decomposeverb
To break or separate (something) into its constituent parts or elements, especially by chemical means.
Electrolysis can be used to decompose water into hydrogen and oxygen.
To rot or decay through the action of bacteria and fungi.
The fruit started to decompose after being left out in the sun for too long.
Mathematics: To express (a quantity such as a number, function, or vector) as a sum, product, or other combination of simpler or more fundamental components.
Using Fourier analysis, engineers decompose the signal into its constituent frequencies.
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