v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Decomposed p. pr. & vb. n. Decomposing. ] [ Cf. F. décomposer. Cf. Discompose. ] 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. [ 1913 Webster ]
[くさる, kusaru](v5r, vi) (1) to rot; to go bad; to decay; to spoil; to fester; to decompose; to turn sour (e.g. milk); (2) to corrode; to weather; to crumble; (3) to become useless; to blunt; to weaken (from lack of practice); (4) to become depraved; to be degenerate; to be morally bankrupt; to be corrupt; (5) (See 気が腐る・きがくさる) to be depressed; to be dispirited; to feel discouraged; to feel down; (suf, v5r) (6) (uk) (ksb[Add to Longdo]