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Decomposition

/diːˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/

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

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📖 Definitions of "Decomposition"

noun

1
A biological process through which organic material is reduced to e.g. compost.
2
The act of taking something apart, e.g. for analysis.
3
The splitting (of e.g. a matrix, an atom or a compound) into constituent parts.

🔄 Synonyms of "Decomposition"

6 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
decaynoun	(ecology, medicine) The process or result of being gradually decomposed; rot, decomposition.
putrefactionnoun	The state of being rotten.
disintegrationnoun	A process by which anything disintegrates.
rotnoun	(intransitive) To suffer decomposition due to biological action, especially by fungi or bacteria.
rottingnoun	The process by which something rots.
vector decompositionnoun	the analysis of a vector field

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Decomposition"

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Word	Definition
putrefactionnoun	The state of being rotten.
rotnoun	The process of becoming rotten; putrefaction.
disintegrationnoun	A process by which anything disintegrates.
rottingnoun	The process by which something rots.
decaynoun	(ecology, medicine) The process or result of being gradually decomposed; rot, decomposition.
vector decompositionnoun	the analysis of a vector field
dissectionnoun	(figurative) A minute and detailed examination or analysis.
ventilationnoun	The replacement of stale or noxious air with fresh.
weatheringnoun	(geology) Mechanical or chemical breaking down of rocks in situ by weather or other causes.
meltdownnoun	(informal) A tantrum or emotional outburst.
collapsenoun	The act of collapsing.
disaggregationnoun	A division or breaking up into constituent parts, particularly the analytic disassembly of categories which have been aggregated or lumped together.
breakdownnoun	(countable) A failure, particularly one which is mechanical in nature.
break-upnoun	Alternative spelling of breakup. [The act of breaking up; disintegration or division.]
deconstructionnoun	The destroying or taking apart of an object; disassembly.
consistnoun	(rail transport) A lineup or sequence of railroad carriages or cars, with or without a locomotive, that form a unit.
calculationnoun	(mathematics, uncountable) The act or process of calculating.
degradationnoun	The act of reducing in rank, character, or reputation, or of abasing; a lowering from one's standing or rank in office or society
dissolutionnoun	Dissolving, or going into solution.
allocationnoun	The process or procedure for allocating things, especially money or other resources.