decomposition

• Nom désignant le processus par lequel une substance, notamment organique, se décompose en éléments ou composés plus simples, souvent sous l'action de bactéries, de champignons ou d'autres décomposeurs. Il peut aussi désigner la séparation d'un tout en ses parties constitutives, comme en mathématiques ou en chimie.

A noun referring to the process by which organic matter breaks down into simpler substances, often through the action of bacteria, fungi, or other decomposers.

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1. Biological decayB2formalscientific

   The process by which organic matter breaks down into simpler substances, often due to bacteria or fungi.

   Décomposition biologique

   • The decomposition of leaves enriches the soil with nutrients.
   • Scientists studied the rate of decomposition in different temperatures.
   • The smell was caused by the decomposition of the dead animal.

   Synonymesbreakdowncorruptiondecaydisintegrationputrefactionputrescencespoilage

2. Chemical breakdownB2formalscientific

   The separation of a chemical compound into its constituent elements or simpler compounds.

   Décomposition chimique

   • The decomposition of water into hydrogen and oxygen requires energy.
   • Thermal decomposition occurs when a substance is heated.
   • The chemist analyzed the decomposition products of the reaction.

   Synonymesbreakdowncorrosiondecaydegradationdisintegrationdissolutionputrefaction

   Antonymescombinationsynthesis

3. General breakdownB2formal

   The process of something breaking down or decaying into smaller parts.

   décomposition

   • The decomposition of the old building was accelerated by weather.
   • The decomposition of the data into categories made analysis easier.
   • The decomposition of the problem into smaller steps helped solve it.

   Synonymesbreakdowncorruptiondecaydegradationdeteriorationdisintegrationdissolutionputrefactionrot

   Antonymesassemblycompositionconsolidationformationintegrationsynthesis