decomposition
decomposition /ˌdiːkəmpəˈzɪʃən/
noun
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(
)
The analysis of a vector field
(
vector decomposition
, decomposition
)
the analysis of a vector field
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(
)
In a decomposed state
(
disintegration
, decomposition
)
in a decomposed state
The smell indicated the beginning stages of decomposition.
The smell indicated the beginning stages of decomposition.
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The organic phenomenon of rotting
(
decomposition
, decay
)
the organic phenomenon of rotting
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(biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action
(
breakdown
, decomposition
, putrefaction
, rot
, rotting
, biodegradation
)
(biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action
The rotting leaves emitted a foul smell.
The rotting leaves emitted a foul smell.
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(chemistry) separation of a substance into two or more substances that may differ from each other and from the original substance
(
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