definition of
decomposition

[1] #1 decomposition n. [vector decomposition] the analysis of a vector field. wn

[2] #2 decomposition n. [disintegration] in a decomposed state. wn

[3] #3 decomposition n. [decomposition reaction, chemical decomposition reaction] (chemistry) separation of a substance into two or more substances that may differ from each other and from the original substance. wn

[4] #4 decomposition n. [rot, rotting, putrefaction] (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action. wn

[5] #5 decomposition n. [decay] the organic phenomenon of rotting. wn