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decompose in Dutch

decompose in Dutch is ontbinden, vergaan, verrotten — decompose means to break something down into its separate parts or components.

decompose in Dutch

ontbinden
verb
(transitive) To separate or break down (something) into its components.
ontbinden
verb
(intransitive) To rot, decay or putrefy.
vergaan
verb
(intransitive) To rot, decay or putrefy.
verrotten
verb
(intransitive) To rot, decay or putrefy.

What does "decompose" mean?

  1. verb To break something down into its separate parts or components.
    "Chemists decomposed the compound to identify its individual elements."
  2. verb To rot or decay, especially through natural biological processes.
    "Fallen leaves decompose slowly over the winter, enriching the soil."
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decompose in a sentence

  • Chemists decomposed the compound to identify its individual elements.
  • The software decomposes the task into smaller, manageable steps.
  • Fallen leaves decompose slowly over the winter, enriching the soil.
  • The abandoned fruit had started to decompose in the bowl.

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What is "decompose" in Dutch?

"decompose" in Dutch is ontbinden, vergaan, verrotten. decompose means: To break something down into its separate parts or components.

How do you use "decompose" in a sentence?

Example: "Chemists decomposed the compound to identify its individual elements." In Dutch, "decompose" is ontbinden, vergaan, verrotten.

Are there other ways to say "decompose" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "decompose": ontbinden, vergaan, verrotten.

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