decompose
US /ˌdiː.kəmˈpoʊz/
UK /ˌdiː.kəmˈpoʊz/
1.
mereput, mengurai
to decay or to cause something to decay
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The organic matter began to decompose rapidly.
Bahan organik mula mereput dengan cepat.
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Bacteria and fungi help to decompose dead plants and animals.
Bakteria dan kulat membantu menguraikan tumbuhan dan haiwan mati.
2.
memecahkan, menganalisis
to separate or be separated into simpler parts or elements
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The complex problem can be decomposed into smaller, manageable sub-problems.
Masalah kompleks boleh dipecahkan kepada sub-masalah yang lebih kecil dan mudah diurus.
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The scientist tried to decompose the chemical compound into its basic elements.
Saintis cuba menguraikan sebatian kimia kepada unsur asasnya.