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decomposes

decomposes is the third-person singular simple present indicative of decompose.

Meaning of decompose

Verb

decompose (third-person singular simple present decomposes, present participle decomposing, simple past and past participle decomposed)

  1. (transitive) To separate or break down (something) into its components.
    • Various fungi can decompose wood.
  2. (intransitive) To rot, decay or putrefy.
    • Plastics can take centuries to decompose.
    Synonyms:
    break down

Questions about decomposes

What is decomposes the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Decomposes is the third-person singular simple present indicative of decompose.

Words near decomposes in the dictionary

  1. decomposable
  2. decompose
  3. decomposed
  4. decomposer
  5. decomposers
  6. decomposes
  7. decomposing
  8. decomposite
  9. decomposited
  10. decomposites
  11. decomposition

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