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decompose
Todecompose is to rot, to decay, to break down into parts or to disintegrate into the earth, or to cause something to break down or rot. (verb)
- When a dead body breaks down and eventually some of its parts disintegrate into the earth, this is an example of a time when the bodydecomposes.
- When you cause something to rot or break down, this is an example of a time when youdecompose the item.
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