Decomposition - Definition

n 1: the analysis of a vector field [syn: decomposition,
vector decomposition]
2: in a decomposed state [syn: decomposition,
disintegration]
3: (chemistry) separation of a substance into two or more
substances that may differ from each other and from the
original substance [syn: decomposition, decomposition
reaction, chemical decomposition reaction]
4: (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal
action [syn: decomposition, rot, rotting,
putrefaction]
5: the organic phenomenon of rotting [syn: decay,
decomposition]