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What does decompose mean?

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  1. (transitive) to separate or break down something into its components; to disintegrate or fragment
  2. (intransitive) to rot, decay or putrefy
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If you're not familiar with the Fourier transform, its purpose is to decompose a function into sinusoidal basis functions.
For this reason, demolition experts prefer to use explosive chemicals that contain molecules that readily decompose to form gases.
In acidic mixtures, such as many soft drinks, sucrose will chemically decompose over a period of time.
Leaves decompose quickly, which can turn water murky and even make it smelly.
The lipid hydroperoxide thus formed will decompose into alkoxy radicals, aldehydes, alkenes, epoxides and alcohols.
Regardless of whether it concerns volatile or solid substances, chemical explosives decompose into gas on detonation.

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