decompose in French
decompose in French is décomposer, se décomposer — decompose means to break something down into its separate parts or components.
decompose in French
décomposer
(transitive) To separate or break down (something) into its components.
se décomposer
(intransitive) To rot, decay or putrefy.
What does "decompose" mean?
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verb To break something down into its separate parts or components.
"Chemists decomposed the compound to identify its individual elements."
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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 French?
"decompose" in French is décomposer, se décomposer. 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 French, "decompose" is décomposer, se décomposer.
Are there other ways to say "decompose" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "decompose": décomposer, se décomposer.
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