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decomposition

noun

1 decomposition

The analysis of a vector field.

synonym: vector decomposition.

Roget 44: disjunction, disconnection, disunity, disunion, disassociation, disengagement; discontinuity etc. 70; abjunction; cataclasm; inconnection; abstraction, abstractedness; ... show more

2 decomposition

In a decomposed state.

synonym: disintegration.

Roget 49: decomposition, analysis, dissection, resolution, catalysis, dissolution; corruption etc. (uncleanness) 653; dispersion etc. 73; disjunction ... show more

Dutch: decompositie

3 decomposition

chemistry Separation of a substance into two or more substances that may differ from each other and from the original substance.

synonyms: chemical decomposition reaction, decomposition reaction.

Polish: wietrzenie chemiczne, dekompozycja

4 decomposition

biology The process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action.

synonyms: breakdown, putrefaction, rot, rotting.

Polish: gnicie

5 decomposition

The organic phenomenon of rotting.

synonym: decay.

Polish: rozkład, rozpad


Moby thesaurus: ablation, atomization, biodegradability, biodegradation, breakup, caries, carrion, corrosion, corruption, crumbling, decay, degradability, degradation, dilapidation, disintegration, disjunction, disorganization, dissolution, dry rot, erosion ... show more.

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