decomposition, vector decomposition
(noun) the analysis of a vector field
decay, decomposition
(noun) the organic phenomenon of rotting
decomposition, rot, rotting, putrefaction, breakdown
(noun) (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action
decomposition, decomposition reaction, chemical decomposition reaction
(noun) (chemistry) separation of a substance into two or more substances that may differ from each other and from the original substance
decomposition, disintegration
(noun) in a decomposed state
Source: WordNet® 3.1
decomposition (countable and uncountable, plural decompositions)
A biological process through which organic material is reduced to e.g. compost.
The act of taking something apart, e.g. for analysis.
The splitting (of e.g. a matrix, an atom, or a compound) into constituent parts.
Source: Wiktionary
De*com`po*si"tion, n. Etym: [Pref. de- (in sense 3 intensive) + composition: cf. F. décomposition. 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.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
23 January 2025
(adjective) being or located on or directed toward the side of the body to the west when facing north; “my left hand”; “left center field”; “the left bank of a river is bank on your left side when you are facing downstream”
The first coffee-house in Mecca dates back to the 1510s. The beverage was in Turkey by the 1530s. It appeared in Europe circa 1515-1519 and was introduced to England by 1650. By 1675 the country had more than 3,000 coffee houses, and coffee had replaced beer as a breakfast drink.
