Antonyms for decompound


Grammar : Verb
Spell : verb dee-kuh m-pound; adjective dee-kom-pound, dee-kom-pound, -kuh m-
Phonetic Transcription : verb ˌdi kəmˈpaʊnd; adjective diˈkɒm paʊnd, ˌdi kɒmˈpaʊnd, -kəm-


Definition of decompound

  • As in decompose : verb analyze by taking apart
  • As in dissect : verb analyze
  • As in analyze : verb break down to components
Example sentences :
  • As Acids have a greater affinity than any other substance with Alkalis, they may be very effectually employed to decompound Soap.
  • Extract from : « Elements of the Theory and Practice of Chymistry, 5th ed. » by Pierre Joseph Macquer
  • If you propose to decompound Soap by means thereof, you must first dissolve it in a sufficient quantity of water.
  • Extract from : « Elements of the Theory and Practice of Chymistry, 5th ed. » by Pierre Joseph Macquer

Synonyms for decompound

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