DECOMPOSITION

/diːˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/ Scrabble 20 Words With Friends 24

Scrabble letter values: D₂E₁C₃O₁M₃P₃O₁S₁I₁T₁I₁O₁N₁ = 20

Definition

noun the analysis of a vector field. — synonyms: vector_decomposition
noun in a decomposed state. — synonyms: disintegration
noun (chemistry) separation of a substance into two or more substances that may differ from each other and from the original substance. — synonyms: decomposition_reaction, chemical_decomposition_reaction
noun (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action. — synonyms: rot, rotting, putrefaction, breakdown
noun the organic phenomenon of rotting. — synonyms: decay