Decompose

De′com‐pose″ (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p.Decomposed (?); p. pr. & vb. n.Decomposing.] [Cf. F. décomposer. Cf. Discompose.] 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.