decompose

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner le processus de décomposition ou de séparation de quelque chose en ses parties ou éléments constitutifs, souvent par voie chimique ou biologique.

A verb used to indicate the process of breaking down or separating something into its constituent parts or elements, often through chemical or biological means.

1. Break down biologicallyB2formalscientific

   To decay or rot, breaking down into simpler substances through natural processes.

   se décomposer (biologiquement)

   • Leaves decompose naturally in the forest soil.
   • The dead tree began to decompose after several months.
   • Bacteria help decompose organic matter in compost piles.

   Synonymesdecaymolderputrefyrotspoil

2. Separate into partsB2formalscientific

   To break down a substance or system into its constituent elements or simpler components.

   Décomposer (séparer en parties)

   • Chemists decompose water into hydrogen and oxygen through electrolysis.
   • The algorithm decomposes the problem into smaller subproblems.
   • Light can be decomposed into a spectrum of colors using a prism.

   Synonymesanalyzebreak downbreak updisintegratedissectdissolveresolveseparate

   Antonymesassemblecombinecomposeintegrateunite