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| 1. | [ noun ] (mathematics) the analysis of a vector field | |
| Synonyms: | vector_decomposition | |
| Related terms: | vector_algebra | |
| 2. | [ noun ] in a decomposed state | |
| Synonyms: | disintegration | |
| Related terms: | decay fragmentation disintegrate | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (chemistry) chemical separation of a substance into two or more substances that may differ from each other and from the original substance | |
| Synonyms: | decomposition_reaction | |
| Related terms: | chemical_reaction chemistry | |
| 4. | [ noun ] (biology,physics) the phenomenon of spontaneous changes in the nucleus of an atom | |
| Synonyms: | radioactive_decay decay | |
| Related terms: | physical_phenomenon organic_phenomenon decompose | |
| 5. | [ noun ] (biology) decaying caused by bacterial or fungal action | |
| Synonyms: | rot putrefaction rotting | |
| Related terms: | decay biology decompose | |
| 6. | [ noun ] (biology) the organic phenomenon of rotting | |
| Synonyms: | decay | |
| Related terms: | organic_phenomenon | |
| Similar spelling: |
decompositional decomposing decompression decompound decomposed decompound_leaf decomposable decompress decompressing |
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