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Synonyms for Decomposition (same or very similar meaning)

WordNet sense 1 (in a decomposed state):
disintegration

WordNet sense 2 ((chemistry) separation of a substance into two or more substances that may differ from each other and from the original substance):
chemical decomposition reaction, decomposition reaction

WordNet sense 3 ((biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action):
putrefaction, rot, rotting

WordNet sense 4 (the organic phenomenon of rotting):
decay

WordNet sense 5 (the analysis of a vector field):
vector decomposition


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