decompose
US /ˌdiː.kəmˈpoʊz/
UK /ˌdiː.kəmˈpoʊz/
1.
decompor, deteriorar
to decay or to cause something to decay
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The organic matter began to decompose rapidly.
A matéria orgânica começou a se decompor rapidamente.
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Bacteria and fungi help to decompose dead plants and animals.
Bactérias e fungos ajudam a decompor plantas e animais mortos.
2.
decompor, analisar
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.
O problema complexo pode ser decomposto em subproblemas menores e gerenciáveis.
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The scientist tried to decompose the chemical compound into its basic elements.
O cientista tentou decompor o composto químico em seus elementos básicos.