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Decompose vs Degradable - What's the difference?

decompose | degradable |

As a verb decompose

is .

As an adjective degradable is

degradable.

decompose

English

Verb

(decompos)
  • to separate or break down something into its components; to disintegrate or fragment
  • to rot, decay or putrefy

    • Related terms

    * decomposition

    degradable

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Able to be chemically or biologically degraded

    • Derived terms

    * biodegradable