Decompound [verb]

Definition of Decompound:

analyze by taking apart

Synonyms of Decompound:

● Disintegrate

● Dissolve

● Anatomize

● Resolve

● Separate

● Dissect

● Distill

● Atomize

● Break up

● Break down


Opposite/Antonyms of Decompound:

● Develop

● Join

● Put together

● Improve

● Grow

● Combine

● Unite


Sentence/Example of Decompound:

Thus, Fig. 161 represents a four times ternately compound (in other words a ternately decompound) leaf of a common Meadow Rue.

If you propose to decompound Soap by means thereof, you must first dissolve it in a sufficient quantity of water.

As Acids have a greater affinity than any other substance with Alkalis, they may be very effectually employed to decompound Soap.

Therefore, if you would decompound it by the means of an Acid, you must pour that Acid immediately on the compound.