1. decomposition - noun
· the analysis of a vector field
Synonym(s): vector_decomposition
Hypernym(s): vector_algebra
2. decomposition - noun
· in a decomposed state
Synonym(s): disintegration
Hypernym(s): decay
3. decomposition - noun
· (chemistry) separation of a substance into two or more substances that may differ from each other and from the original substance
Synonym(s): decomposition_reaction, chemical_decomposition_reaction
Hypernym(s): chemical_reaction, reaction
4. decomposition - noun
· (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action
Synonym(s): rot, rotting, putrefaction, breakdown
Hypernym(s): decay
5. decomposition - noun
· the organic phenomenon of rotting
Synonym(s): decay
Hypernym(s): organic_phenomenon
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