| decomposition | | |
| n. (cognition) | 1. decomposition, vector decomposition | the analysis of a vector field. |
| ~ vector algebra | the part of algebra that deals with the theory of vectors and vector spaces. |
| n. (state) | 2. decomposition, disintegration | in a decomposed state. |
| ~ fragmentation | the disintegration of social norms governing behavior and thought and social relationships. |
| ~ decay | an inferior state resulting from the process of decaying.; "the corpse was in an advanced state of decay"; "the house had fallen into a serious state of decay and disrepair" |
| n. (process) | 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. |
| ~ chemical science, chemistry | the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions. |
| ~ chemical reaction, reaction | (chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others.; "there was a chemical reaction of the lime with the ground water" |
| ~ electrolysis | (chemistry) a chemical decomposition reaction produced by passing an electric current through a solution containing ions. |
| n. (process) | 4. decomposition, putrefaction, rot, rotting | (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action. |
| ~ biological science, biology | the science that studies living organisms. |
| ~ decay | the process of gradually becoming inferior. |
| n. (phenomenon) | 5. decay, decomposition | the organic phenomenon of rotting. |
| ~ organic phenomenon | (biology) a natural phenomenon involving living plants and animals. |
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