decomposition

Definitions

The process of rotting or decaying through the action of bacteria or fungi.

The separation of a substance into simpler chemical compounds or elements.

The act of breaking something down into smaller, more manageable parts.

Examples

The decomposition of organic matter in the soil provides essential nutrients for plants.

The mathematician explained the decomposition of the complex polynomial into simpler factors.

Synonyms

decay rot putrefaction disintegration breakdown analysis degradation

Antonyms

synthesis construction integration formation preservation assembly creation