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DECOMPOSITION
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
Etymology
Noun
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
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