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decompose

/ˌdiːkəmˈpəʊz/

Meanings
verb
To separate or break down something into its components; to disintegrate or fragment

Examples :

"The old bicycle tire will decompose over time if left outside. "
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decomposed verb

/ˌdiːkəmˈpoʊzd/ /ˌdiːkəmˈpoʊzd/

To separate or break down something into its components; to disintegrate or fragment

"The fallen leaves decomposed over the winter, turning into rich soil. "

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discarded verb

/dɪsˈkɑːdɪd/ /dɪsˈkɑɹdɪd/

To throw away, to reject.

"After finishing the puzzle, he discarded the empty box. "

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something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

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quickly adverb

/ˈkwɪkli/

Rapidly; with speed; fast.

"The teacher explained the new math concept quickly. "

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separate noun

/ˈsɛpəɹət/ /ˈsɛpəɹeɪt/

(usually in the plural) Anything that is sold by itself, especially an article of clothing.

"The store had many different dress separates for sale. "

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outside noun

/ˌaʊtˈsaɪd/ /ˌaʊtˈsaɪd/

The part of something that faces out; the outer surface.

"The outside of the school building was painted a bright yellow. "

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putrefy verb

/ˈpjutɹəfaɪ/

To become filled with a pus-like or bile-like substance.

"The abandoned fruit began to putrefy, its sweet smell replaced by a foul odor and its flesh turning to a mushy, discolored mess. "

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break noun

/bɹeɪk/

An instance of breaking something into two or more pieces.

"The femur has a clean break and so should heal easily."

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bicycle noun

/ˈbaɪsɪkl̩/

A vehicle that has two wheels, one behind the other, a steering handle, and a saddle seat or seats and is usually propelled by the action of a rider’s feet upon pedals.

"My son rode his bicycle to school this morning. "

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components noun

/kəmˈpoʊnənts/ /kɑmˈpoʊnənts/

A smaller, self-contained part of a larger entity. Often refers to a manufactured object that is part of a larger device.

"A CPU is a component of a computer."

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disintegrate verb

/dɪsˈɪntɪɡɹeɪt/

To undo the integrity of, break into parts.

"The old, forgotten textbook slowly disintegrated in the dusty attic. "

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fragment noun

/ˈfɹæɡmənt/ /fɹæɡˈmɛnt/

A part broken off; a small, detached portion; an imperfect part, either physically or not

"I heard a small fragment of the conversation."