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decomposed

/ˌdiːkəmˈpoʊzd/ /ˌdiːkəmˈpoʊzd/

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

Examples :

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

Illustration something

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. "

Illustration ground

ground noun

/ɡɹaʊnd/

The surface of the Earth, as opposed to the sky or water or underground.

"Look, I found a ten dollar bill on the ground!"

Illustration leaves

leaves noun

/liːvz/

The usually green and flat organ that represents the most prominent feature of most vegetative plants.

"The oak tree's large leaves provided shade for the children playing in the park. "

Illustration separate

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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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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fallen verb

/ˈfɔːlən/ /ˈfɔlən/

(heading) To be moved downwards.

"The heavy box fell and fallen to the floor. "

Illustration break

break noun

/bɹeɪk/

An instance of breaking something into two or more pieces.

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

Illustration components

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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turning verb

[ˈtɜː.nɪŋ] [ˈtɝ.nɪŋ]

(heading) to make a non-linear physical movement.

"The car was turning left at the intersection. "

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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."

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winter noun

/ˈwɪntɚ/ /ˈwɪntə/

Traditionally the fourth of the four seasons, typically regarded as being from December 23 to March 20 in continental regions of the Northern Hemisphere or the months of June, July and August in the Southern Hemisphere. It is the time when the sun is lowest in the sky, resulting in short days, and the time of year with the lowest atmospheric temperatures for the region.

"The winter holidays are a popular time for family gatherings. "