English noun: decomposition | |||
| 1. | decomposition (cognition) the analysis of a vector field | ||
| Synonyms | vector decomposition | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | vector algebra | ||
| 2. | decomposition (state) in a decomposed state | ||
| Synonyms | disintegration | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | decay | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | fragmentation | ||
| 3. | decomposition (process) (chemistry) separation of a substance into two or more substances that may differ from each other and from the original substance | ||
| Synonyms | chemical decomposition reaction, decomposition reaction | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | chemical reaction, reaction | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | electrolysis | ||
| Domain category | chemical science, chemistry | ||
| 4. | decomposition (process) (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action | ||
| Synonyms | putrefaction, rot, rotting | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | decay | ||
| Domain category | biological science, biology | ||
| 5. | decomposition (phenomenon) the organic phenomenon of rotting | ||
| Synonyms | decay | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | organic phenomenon | ||