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Decomposition

Decomposition Meaning & Definition
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

\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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