decompose

verbB2 · Upper-intermediate

Break down into smaller parts over time, like dead plants.

Meaning of «decompose»

verb

break down into smaller parts over time, like dead plants

Dead leaves decompose slowly on the forest floor.

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The difference between similar words

to slowly break down and go bad

decayslowly get damaged, like teeth or buildingsSugar can make your teeth decay.

rotgo soft and smelly, like food or woodThe apples will rot if you leave them.

decomposebreak down naturally; a science wordDead leaves decompose and feed the soil.

spoilfood goes bad and cannot be eatenMilk will spoil quickly in the sun.

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