decompound — English Dictionary

Noun

1. A decomposite.

Adjective

1. Compound of what is already compounded; compounded a second time.

   Usage

   • compound-of
   • not-comparable

2. Several times compounded or divided

   Usage

   • not-comparable

   Synonyms

   decomposite

   Examples

   decompound leaf/stem

Verb

1. To compound or mix with that which is already compound; to recompound.

2. To reduce to constituent parts; to decompose.

   Examples

   It divides and decompounds objects into […] parts.

Adjective

1. of a compound leaf; consisting of divisions that are themselves compound