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DECOMPOSITE
Etymology
Adjective
decomposite (comparative more decomposite, superlative most decomposite)
Compounded more than once; compounded with things already composite.
(botany) decompound
Noun
decomposite (plural decomposites)
Anything decompounded.
Source: Wiktionary
De`com*pos"ite, a. Etym: [Pref. de- (intens.) + composite.]
1. Compounded more than once; compounded with things already composite.
2. (Bot.)
Definition: See Decompound, a., 2.
De`com*pos"ite, n.
Definition: Anything decompounded. Decomposites of three metals or more. Bacon.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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