disintegration

• Substantiv, das den Prozess des Zerfalls in kleinere Teile, den Verlust struktureller Integrität oder die völlige Zerstörung bezeichnet, häufig verwendet im Kontext von physischem Verfall, Systemversagen oder Kernphysik.

A noun referring to the process of breaking down into smaller parts, losing structural integrity, or undergoing complete destruction, often used in contexts of physical decay, system failure, or nuclear physics.

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1. Decomposed stateB2formalscientific

   The condition of being broken down into smaller parts or elements, often through decay or decomposition.

   Zerfall

   • The ancient manuscript suffered from disintegration due to moisture and age.
   • The compost heap accelerates the disintegration of organic waste.
   • The rock's disintegration into sand was caused by centuries of erosion.

   Synonymebreakdowndecaydecompositiondissolutionfragmentationputrefactionrot

   Antonymecoherencecohesionconsolidationintegrationunity

2. Loss of organizationB2formalpolitical

   A breakdown or serious disruption of order, structure, or unity within a system.

   Zerfall

   • The company faced disintegration after the CEO's sudden resignation.
   • The empire's disintegration led to decades of regional conflict.
   • Social disintegration can occur when community bonds weaken.

   Synonymebreakdownbreakupcollapsedecompositiondisorganizationdisruptiondissolutionfragmentation

   Antonymecohesionconsolidationintegrationorganizationunity

3. Separation into componentsB2formalscientific

   The process of something breaking apart into its constituent parts.

   Zerfall

   • The disintegration of the molecule released a significant amount of energy.
   • Chemical disintegration separates the compound into its base elements.
   • The machine caused the disintegration of the material into fine powder.

   Synonymeatomizationbreakdowndecompositiondissolutionfragmentationseparationsplitting

   Antonymeaggregationassemblycohesioncombinationconnectionintegrationmergersynthesisunificationunion

4. Radioactive decayC1formalscientific

   The spontaneous breakdown of an unstable atomic nucleus, accompanied by the emission of ionizing radiation.

   Radioaktiver Zerfall

   • The disintegration of uranium-238 produces radon gas.
   • Scientists measure the rate of radioactive disintegration to date fossils.
   • Nuclear disintegration releases alpha, beta, and gamma radiation.

   Synonymedecayradioactive decay

5. Total destructionB2formal

   Complete and utter destruction or annihilation of something.

   Völlige Zerstörung

   • The bomb caused the total disintegration of the building.
   • The asteroid impact led to the disintegration of the spacecraft.
   • The fire resulted in the complete disintegration of the wooden structure.

   Synonymeannihilationdemolitiondestructiondevastationeradicationobliteration

   Antonymeconstructioncreationintegrationunification