decomposer
decomposer

decomposition


Definition: Meaning of, decomposition in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˌdiːkɒmpəˈzɪʃn /

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decomposition decompositions
  1. biology the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action
    SYNONYM
    rot, rotting, putrefaction, biodegradation
    ANTONYM
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  2. the organic phenomenon of rotting
    SYNONYM
    decay
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  3. the analysis of a vector field
    SYNONYM
    vector decomposition
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  4. in a decomposed state
    SYNONYM
    disintegration
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  5. chemistry separation of a substance into two or more substances that may differ from each other and from the original substance
    SYNONYM
    decomposition reaction, chemical decomposition reaction
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decomposition used in phrases

  • chemical decomposition reaction (noun)
    1. chemistry separation of a substance into two or more substances that may differ from each other and from the original substance
  • decomposition reaction (noun)
    1. chemistry separation of a substance into two or more substances that may differ from each other and from the original substance
  • double decomposition (noun)
    1. AB+CD=AD+CB a chemical reaction between two compounds in which parts of each are interchanged to form two new compounds
  • double decomposition reaction (noun)
    1. AB+CD=AD+CB a chemical reaction between two compounds in which parts of each are interchanged to form two new compounds
  • vector decomposition (noun)
    1. the analysis of a vector field
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