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Decomposition

nounid 45447·updated May 18, 2026
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(chemistry) separation of a substance into two or more substances that may differ from each other and from the original substance

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Variants

synonym
chemical decomposition reactiondecaydecomposition reactiondisintegrationputrefactionvector decomposition
plural
Decompositions
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Decomposition's
pluralpossessive
Decompositions'

Framework definitions

Wordset Dictionary5 sensesview framework →
§1
the analysis of a vector field
§2
the organic phenomenon of rotting
§3
the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action
§4
(chemistry) separation of a substance into two or more substances that may differ from each other and from the original substance
§5
in a decomposed state
Legacy lexicon import1 senseview framework →
§1 · legacy_primary
(chemistry) separation of a substance into two or more substances that may differ from each other and from the original substance
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