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Decomposition

Decomposition Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Decomposition? [n] the analysis of a vector field [n] the organic phenomenon of rotting [n] (biology) decaying caused by bacterial or fungal action [n] (chemistry) chemical separation of a substance into two or more substances that may differ from each other and from the original substance [n] in a decomposed state Synonyms \| Synonyms for Decomposition: decay \| decomposition reaction \| disintegration \| putrefaction \| rot \| rotting \| vector decomposition Related Terms \| Find terms related to Decomposition: ablation \| atomization \| biodegradability \| biodegradation \| breakup \| caries \| carrion \| corrosion \| corruption \| crumbling \| decay \| degradability \| degradation \| dilapidation \| disintegration \| disjunction \| disorganization \| dissolution \| dry rot \| erosion \| foulness \| gangrene \| incoherence \| mildew \| mold \| mortification \| necrosis \| oxidation \| oxidization \| putrefaction \| putrescence \| putridity \| putridness \| rancidity \| rancidness \| rankness \| ravages of time \| resolution \| rot \| rottenness \| rust \| slough \| sphacelation \| sphacelus \| spoilage \| tooth decay \| wear \| wear and tear See Also \| chemical reaction \| decay \| decay \| fragmentation \| organic phenomenon \| reaction \| vector algebra Decomposition In Webster's Dictionary \Decom`posi"tion\, n. [Pref. de- (in sense 3 intensive) + composition: cf. F. d['e]composition. Cf. {Decomposition}.] 1. The act or process of resolving the constituent parts of a compound body or substance into its elementary parts; separation into constituent part; analysis; the decay or dissolution consequent on the removal or alteration of some of the ingredients of a compound; disintegration; as, the decomposition of wood, rocks, etc. 2. The state of being reduced into original elements. 3. Repeated composition; a combination of compounds. [Obs.] {Decomposition of forces}. Same as {Resolution of forces}, under {Resolution}. {Decomposition of light}, the division of light into the prismatic colors.

Decomposition Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Decomposition?

[n] the analysis of a vector field
[n] the organic phenomenon of rotting
[n] (biology) decaying caused by bacterial or fungal action
[n] (chemistry) chemical separation of a substance into two or more substances that may differ from each other and from the original substance
[n] in a decomposed state

Decomposition In Webster's Dictionary

\De*com`po*si"tion\, n. [Pref. de- (in sense 3
intensive) + composition: cf. F. d['e]composition. Cf.
{Decomposition}.]
1. The act or process of resolving the constituent parts of a
   compound body or substance into its elementary parts;
   separation into constituent part; analysis; the decay or
   dissolution consequent on the removal or alteration of
   some of the ingredients of a compound; disintegration; as,
   the decomposition of wood, rocks, etc.

2. The state of being reduced into original elements.

3. Repeated composition; a combination of compounds. [Obs.]

{Decomposition of forces}. Same as {Resolution of forces},
   under {Resolution}.

{Decomposition of light}, the division of light into the
   prismatic colors.

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