decompose

/ˌdiːkəmˈpəʊz/verb
Middle School
1

To separate or break down (something) into its components.

2

To rot, decay or putrefy.

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Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

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