disintegration

Noun
  1. 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: decomposition
  2. A loss (or serious disruption) of organization in some system (synset 114585053)
    "a disintegration of personality"
    is a type of: disability, disablement, handicap, impairment - the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness
  3. Separation into component parts (synset 113489119)
    is a type of: action, activity, natural action, natural process - a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)
    subtypes:
    • fibrinolysis - a normal ongoing process that dissolves fibrin and results in the removal of small blood clots
    • lysis - (biochemistry) dissolution or destruction of cells such as blood cells or bacteria
    same as: dissolution
  4. The spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation (synset 113478072)
    is a type of: nuclear reaction - (physics) a process that alters the energy or structure or composition of atomic nuclei
    subtypes:
    • alpha decay - radioactive decay of an atomic nucleus that is accompanied by the emission of an alpha particle
    • beta decay - radioactive decay of an atomic nucleus that is accompanied by the emission of a beta particle
    same as: decay, radioactive decay
  5. Total destruction (synset 107345428)
    "bomb tests resulted in the annihilation of the atoll"
    is a type of: demolition, destruction, wipeout - an event (or the result of an event) that completely destroys something
    subtypes: extermination, extinction - complete annihilation
    same as: annihilation

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