Index of English words, starting with "de"

(1) - Decomposition (n.) Repeated composition; a combination of compounds.
(2) - Decomposition (n.) The state of being reduced into original elements.
(3) - Decomposition (n.) The act or process of resolving the constituent parts of a compound body or substance into its elementary parts; separation into constituent part; analysis; the decay or dissolution consequent on the removal or alteration of some of the ingredients of a compound; disintegration; as, the decomposition of wood, rocks, etc.

(1) - Decompound (n.) A decomposite.
(2) - Decompound (a.) Several times compounded or divided, as a leaf or stem; decomposite.
(3) - Decompound (a.) Compound of what is already compounded; compounded a second time.
(4) - Decompound (v. t.) To reduce to constituent parts; to decompose.
(5) - Decompound (v. t.) To compound or mix with that is already compound; to compound a second time.