DECOMPOSE
De`com*pose", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Decomposed; p. pr. & vb. n.
Decomposing.] Etym: [Cf. F. décomposer. Cf. Discompose.]
Defn: To separate the constituent parts of; to resolve into original elements; to set free from previously existing forms of chemical combination; to bring to dissolution; to rot or decay.
DECOMPOSE
De`com*pose", v. i.
Defn: To become resolved or returned from existing combinations; to undergo dissolution; to decay; to rot.
DECOMPOSED
De`com*posed", a. (Zoöl.)
Defn: Separated or broken up; — said of the crest of birds when the feathers are divergent.
DECOMPOSITE
De`com*pos"ite, a. Etym: [Pref. de- (intens.) + composite.]
1. Compounded more than once; compounded with things already composite.
2. (Bot.)
Defn: See Decompound, a., 2.