decomposition (n.)

  1. the analysis of a vector field

    [ Syn: vector decomposition ]

  2. in a decomposed state

    [ Syn: disintegration ]

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

    [ Syn: decomposition reaction , chemical decomposition reaction ]

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

    [ Syn: rot , rotting , putrefaction ]

  5. the organic phenomenon of rotting

    [ Syn: decay ]

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