Decomposition
English Translation from English to English dictionary online for the word Decomposition
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1 n.
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.
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2 n.
The state of being reduced into original elements.
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3 n.
Repeated composition; a combination of compounds.
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4 n.
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.
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5 n.
The state of being reduced into original elements.
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6 n.
Repeated composition; a combination of compounds.