Decomposes Meaning in English
word · lemma: decompose
Definition
When something breaks down into simpler parts because of natural processes, especially when a dead plant or animal rots or decays.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used in scientific or environmental contexts for organic matter. Can also apply to chemicals or compounds breaking down. In daily speech, 'rots' or 'decays' are more common for food and plants.
Spanish: descompone - se descomponePortuguese (BR): decompõe - se decompõePortuguese (PT): decompõe - se decompõeChinese (Simplified): 分解 - 腐烂Chinese (Traditional): 分解 - 腐爛Hindi: अपघटित होता हैArabic: يتحللBengali: ক্ষয় হয় - পচে যায়Russian: разлагаетсяJapanese: 分解されるVietnamese: phân huỷKorean: 분해된다Turkish: çürür - ayrışırUrdu: گل سڑ جاتا ہے - تحلیل ہو جاتا ہےIndonesian: terurai - membusuk
Example Sentences
Paper decomposes more slowly than food waste.
basic
If plastic never decomposes, it stays in the environment forever.
natural
You can tell if food is old because it decomposes and starts to smell bad.
natural
A banana peel decomposes quickly in the soil.
basic
The body of the animal decomposes after death.
basic
After a few weeks, the compost pile decomposes into rich soil for my garden.
natural