disintegration | ||
1. | [ noun ] in a decomposed state | |
Synonyms: | decomposition | |
Related terms: | decay fragmentation disintegrate | |
2. | [ noun ] (physics,nuclear physics) the spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation | |
Synonyms: | radioactive_decay decay | |
Related terms: | nuclear_reaction alpha_decay beta_decay disintegrate | |
3. | [ noun ] separation into component parts | |
Synonyms: | dissolution | |
Related terms: | natural_process fibrinolysis lysis disintegrate | |
4. | [ noun ] total destruction | |
Synonyms: | annihilation | |
Examples: | "bomb tests resulted in the annihilation of the atoll" |
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Related terms: | destruction extinction eliminate | |
Similar spelling: |
disintegrative disintegrate disintegrable disinterest disinterment disinterested |