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Definition of Decomposition

1. Noun. The analysis of a vector field.

2. Noun. In a decomposed state.

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

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

5. Noun. The organic phenomenon of rotting.

Definition of Decomposition

1. n. 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.

Definition of Decomposition

1. Noun. A biological process through which organic material is reduced to e.g. compost ¹

2. Noun. The act of taking something apart, e.g. for analysis ¹

3. Noun. The splitting (of e.g. a matrix, an atom(,) or a compound) into constituent parts ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Decomposition

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Decomposition

1. 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. Decomposition of forces. Same as Resolution of forces, under Resolution. Decomposition of light, the division of light into the prismatic colours. Origin: Pref. De- (in sense 3 intensive) + composition: cf. F. Decomposition. Cf. Decomposition. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Decomposition

decomplexified decomplexifies decomplexify decomplexifying decomplexity decomposability decomposable decompose decomposed decomposer

decomposers decomposes decomposing decomposite decomposites decomposition (current term) decomposition of movement decomposition potential decomposition reaction decompositional

decompositions decompound decompound leaf decompoundable decompounds decompress decompressed decompresses decompressing decompression

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