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Decomposition

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Noun

1. decomposition, vector decomposition

the analysis of a vector field

2. decomposition, disintegration

in a decomposed state

3. chemical decomposition reaction, decomposition, decomposition reaction

(chemistry) separation of a substance into two or more substances that may differ from each other and from the original substance

4. decomposition, putrefaction, rot, rotting

(biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action

5. decay, decomposition

the organic phenomenon of rotting

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Decomposition

see synonyms of decomposition
n.
1. The act or result of decomposing; disintegration.
2.
a. Chemistry Separation into constituents by chemical reaction.
b. Biology Breakdown or decay of organic materials.

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