"decomposition" | Definition and Related Words

Noun

is a type of: vector algebra - the part of algebra that deals with the theory of vectors and vector spaces

same as: vector decomposition
is a type of: decay - an inferior state resulting from the process of decaying

subtypes: fragmentation - the disintegration of social norms governing behavior and thought and social relationships

same as: disintegration
referred to in: chemical science, chemistry - the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions

is a type of: chemical reaction, reaction - (chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others

subtypes: electrolysis - (chemistry) a chemical decomposition reaction produced by passing an electric current through a solution containing ions

same as: chemical decomposition reaction, decomposition reaction
referred to in: biological science, biology - the science that studies living organisms

is a type of: decay - the process of gradually becoming inferior

same as: breakdown, putrefaction, rot, rotting
is a type of: organic phenomenon - (biology) a natural phenomenon involving living plants and animals

same as: decay