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noun (n)

• the analysis of a vector field(noun.cognition)

  Synonym:
  vector decomposition
  

  source: wordnet30
• in a decomposed state(noun.state)

  Synonym:
  disintegration
  

  source: wordnet30
• (chemistry) separation of a substance into two or more substances that may differ from each other and from the original substance(noun.process)

  Synonym:
  chemical decomposition reaction, decomposition reaction
  

  source: wordnet30
• (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action(noun.process)

  Synonym:
  putrefaction, rot, rotting
  

  source: wordnet30
• the organic phenomenon of rotting(noun.phenomenon)

  Synonym:
  decay
  

  source: wordnet30
• The act or process of resolving the constituent parts of a compound body or substance into its elementary parts; separation into constituent part; analysis; the decay or dissolution consequent on the removal or alteration of some of the ingredients of a compound; disintegration; as, the decomposition of wood, rocks, etc.(noun)

  source: webster1913