decompose

1.[i][t]腐烂to be destroyed gradually by natural chemical processes

1.(使)分解,分析,(使)还原

2.(使)腐烂;衰变

3.分解,拆成

4.〔技〕离解;风化;衰变

1.to break down organic matter from a complex to a simpler form, mainly through the action of fungi and bacteria, or be broken down in this way

2.to break something down into smaller or simpler parts, or be broken down in this way

3.to separate into constituent parts, or cause something to separate into its constituent parts

4.to decay by a slow natural process, especially through the action of particular bacteria or fungi

5.if a chemical compound decomposes, it separates into the smaller parts that it consists of

6.separate(a substance,light,etc.)into its parts

7.cause to become bad or rotten;decay