DECOMPOSITIONS
(noun)Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Decompositions.
Decompositions - as a noun
In a decomposed state
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disintegrationHypernyms (Closely Related)
decayHyponyms (Broadly Related)
(chemistry) separation of a substance into two or more substances that may differ from each other and from the original substance
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
breakdownchemical decomposition reactiondecomposition reactionHypernyms (Closely Related)
chemical reactionreactionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
(biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
breakdownputrefactionrotrottingExample Sentences
"Chemical decompositions are often studied in analytical chemistry."
"Bacterial decompositions in the stomach aid in digestion."
"Artificially induced decompositions are used to study the breakdown of specific compounds."
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