DECOMPOSITIONS
Noun
decompositions
plural of decomposition
Source: Wiktionary
DECOMPOSITION
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