decompose

ˌdikəmˈpoʊz
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Translation of decompose into German

Verb

1.

biology

intr.
rot or decay through bacterial action
intr.
  • The leaves decompose on the forest floor.Die Blätter verrotten auf dem Waldboden.
2.

process

tr.TECH.
separate into constituent elements or parts
tr.TECH.
zerlegen aufspalten
  • The machine can decompose the mixture efficiently.Die Maschine kann die Mischung effizient zerlegen.
3.

chemistry

tr./intr.TECH.
break down into smaller chemical components
tr./intr.TECH.
  • The body started to decompose due to the bacteria..Der Körper begann aufgrund der Bakterien zu zersetzen
4.

mathematics

tr.TECH.
express as a sum of simpler components
tr.TECH.
  • We need to decompose the vector into its components.Wir müssen den Vektor in seine Komponenten zerlegen.
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Synonyms and analogies of decompose in English

Examples of decompose in a sentence

  • Over time, the carcass will decompose naturally.
  • The software can decompose the data into smaller units.
  • Scientists decompose the compound to study its properties.
  • The compound will decompose in sunlight.
  • The material began to decompose rapidly.
  • The teacher showed us how to decompose fractions.

Translations of "decompose" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Verb
zersetzenv.

As time passes, the materials will decompose and return to the earth.

Mit der Zeit werden sich die Materialien zersetzen und in die Erde zurückkehren.

zerlegenv.

You can decompose the music into its various instruments and rhythms for analysis.

Zur Analyse kannst du die Musik in ihre verschiedenen Instrumente und Rhythmen zerlegen.

zerfallenv.

Many biodegradable plastics decompose under conditions available only industrial composting facilities.

Viele biologisch abbaubare Kunststoffe zerfallen nur unter den Bedingungen von industriellen Kompostierungsanlagen.

abbauenv.

We can decompose the plastic waste to reduce environmental impact significantly.

Wir können den Plastikmüll abbauen, um die Umweltbelastung erheblich zu reduzieren.

verrottenv.

As far as I'm concerned, let him decompose with strangers.

Ich bin der Ansicht, er soll neben Fremden verrotten.

sich zersetzenv.

The leftover will decompose, and only water and salt remain.

Der Rest wird sich zersetzen und nur Wasser und Salz bleiben übrig.

verwesenv.

You absolutely can, and we all will when our bodies decompose.

Die kriegen wir alle, wenn unsere Leichen verwesen.

auflösenv.

The lab technician will decompose the substance using various chemical reactions.

Der Labortechniker wird die Substanz mithilfe verschiedener chemischer Reaktionen auflösen.

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Other translations for decompose:

  • teilenv.
  • verfallenv.
  • aufspaltenv.
  • verfaulenv.

decompose: Examples and translations in context

After a while, they die and bacteria decompose their remains.

Nach einiger Zeit sterben sie ab, Bakterien zersetzen ihre Überreste.

Fungi are fascinating living organisms that decompose organic matter and enrich the soil.

Pilze sind faszinierende Lebensformen, die organisches Material zersetzen und den Boden anreichern.

They would decompose after a short time and be unusable.

Nach kurzer Zeit würde es sich zersetzen und wäre unbrauchbar.

They then decompose the resin and the binder by applying high temperatures.

Anschließend zersetzen sie den Kunststoff und den Binder durch hohe Temperaturen.

The food in the compost bin will slowly decompose into nutrient-rich soil.

Die Lebensmittel im Kompostbehälter werden sich langsam zu nährstoffreichem Boden zersetzen.

Certain insects help decompose dead plant matter in the ecosystem.

Bestimmte Insekten helfen beim Zersetzen von totem Pflanzenmaterial im Ökosystem.

Foodstuffs age, meaning that they decompose chemically into other components.

Lebensmittel altern, das heißt, sie zersetzen sich chemisch in andere Bestandteile.

The scientist will decompose the sample to identify its chemical components.

Der Wissenschaftler wird die Probe zersetzen, um ihre chemischen Bestandteile zu identifizieren.

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