DECOMPOSES

Verb

decomposes

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of decompose

Source: Wiktionary

DECOMPOSE

De`com*pose", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Decomposed; p. pr. & vb. n. Decomposing.] Etym: [Cf. F. décomposer. Cf. Discompose.]

Definition: To separate the constituent parts of; to resolve into original elements; to set free from previously existing forms of chemical combination; to bring to dissolution; to rot or decay.

De`com*pose", v. i.

Definition: To become resolved or returned from existing combinations; to undergo dissolution; to decay; to rot.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition