decompose

• Verbo usado para indicar o processo de decomposição ou separação de algo em partes ou elementos constituintes, frequentemente por via química ou biológica.

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.

   Decompor-se

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

   Sinônimosdecaymolderputrefyrotspoil

2. Separate into partsB2formalscientific

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

   Decompor em partes

   • 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.

   Sinônimosanalyzebreak downbreak updisintegratedissectdissolveresolveseparate

   Antônimosassemblecombinecomposeintegrateunite