Decompose: meaning, definitions and examples
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decompose
[ ˌdiː.kəmˈpoʊz ]
chemistry
To break down or separate a chemical compound into simpler substances or elements.
Synonyms
break down, dissolve, separate.
Examples of usage
- During the experiment, the scientist was able to decompose the compound into its individual elements.
- The process of decomposition involves breaking the bonds between the atoms.
mathematics
To separate a complex function, equation, or matrix into simpler components.
Synonyms
analyze, break down, separate.
Examples of usage
- In order to solve the equation, we need to decompose it into smaller parts.
- The decomposition of the matrix into its eigenvectors is essential for this calculation.
Translations
Translations of the word "decompose" in other languages:
🇵🇹 decompor
🇮🇳 विघटित करना
🇩🇪 zerlegen
🇮🇩 menguraikan
🇺🇦 розкладати
🇵🇱 rozkładać
🇯🇵 分解する (ぶんかいする)
🇫🇷 décomposer
🇪🇸 descomponer
🇹🇷 ayrıştırmak
🇰🇷 분해하다
🇸🇦 تحلل
🇨🇿 rozložit
🇸🇰 rozložiť
🇨🇳 分解 (fēnjiě)
🇸🇮 razstaviti
🇮🇸 brjóta niður
🇰🇿 ыдырату
🇬🇪 დაშლა
🇦🇿 parçalamaq
🇲🇽 descomponer
Etymology
The word 'decompose' originated from the Latin word 'decomponere', which means 'to break down'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 17th century. The term is commonly used in various scientific fields such as chemistry and mathematics to describe the process of breaking down complex structures into simpler forms.
See also: compose, composed, composer, composers, composing, composite, composition, compositions, composure, decomposing, decomposition.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #16,148, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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