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Decouple vs Decompose - What's the difference?

decouple | decompose |

In transitive terms the difference between decouple and decompose

is that decouple is to unlink; to take apart while decompose is to separate or break down something into its components; to disintegrate or fragment.

decouple

English

Verb

(wikipedia decouple)
  • to unlink; to take apart
    • Radiation decoupled from matter

    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