decomposes

英 [ˌdiːkəmˈpəʊzɪz]

美 [ˌdiːkəmˈpoʊzɪz]

v.  腐烂; (使)分解
decompose的第三人称单数

柯林斯词典

• V-ERG (使）(死去的动植物)腐烂;（使）分解
  When things such as dead plants or animalsdecompose, or when somethingdecomposesthem, they change chemically and begin to decay.
  1. ...a dead body found decomposing in a wood...
     在树林里发现的一具正在腐烂的尸体
  2. The debris slowly decomposes into compost...
     这些垃圾慢慢地分解成了堆肥。
  3. The fertiliser releases nutrients gradually as bacteria decompose it.
     随着细菌的分解，肥料逐渐释放出各种营养成分。

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