decomposition

Noun
  1. The analysis of a vector field (synset 106022820)
    is a type of: vector algebra - the part of algebra that deals with the theory of vectors and vector spaces
    same as: vector decomposition
  2. In a decomposed state (synset 114584919)
    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
  3. (chemistry) separation of a substance into two or more substances that may differ from each other and from the original substance (synset 113479471)
    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
  4. (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action (synset 113479192)
    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
  5. The organic phenomenon of rotting (synset 111464739)
    is a type of: organic phenomenon - (biology) a natural phenomenon involving living plants and animals
    same as: decay

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