Definition of decomposition

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Definition of decomposition

  • in a decomposed state (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. disintegration
  • (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. breakdown
    2. putrefaction
    3. rot
    4. rotting
  • the organic phenomenon of rotting (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. decay
  • the analysis of a vector field (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. vector decomposition
  • (chemistry) separation of a substance into two or more substances that may differ from each other and from the original substance (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. chemical decomposition reaction
    2. decomposition reaction

See definition of decomposition in Merriam Webster