Decompose Definition & Meaning

decompose
verb
  1. separate (substances) into constituent elements or parts
  2. lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current; "the particles disintegrated during the nuclear fission process"
  3. break down; "The bodies decomposed in the heat"

"Decompose" in song lyrics

See how decompose is used in real songs:

  • "I'm getting this money day and night, till I decompose"
    Chris Ward f/ Grit Boys, Dre Day — Rap Game
  • "Forestep, surgically deconstruct, verbally decompose"
    Edan — Syllable Practice (Original)
  • "They left you decompose"
    Knightowl — What's it All About

Words that rhyme with decompose

Usage tips for "decompose"

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