Definitions for: Decomposition

[n] the analysis of a vector field
[n] the organic phenomenon of rotting
[n] (biology) decaying caused by bacterial or fungal action
[n] (chemistry) chemical separation of a substance into two or more substances that may differ from each other and from the original substance
[n] in a decomposed state

Webster (1913) Definition: De*com`po*si"tion, n. [Pref. de- (in sense 3
intensive) + composition: cf. F. d['e]composition. Cf.
Decomposition.]
1. The act or process of resolving the constituent parts of a
compound body or substance into its elementary parts;
separation into constituent part; analysis; the decay or
dissolution consequent on the removal or alteration of
some of the ingredients of a compound; disintegration; as,
the decomposition of wood, rocks, etc.

2. The state of being reduced into original elements.

3. Repeated composition; a combination of compounds. [Obs.]

Decomposition of forces. Same as Resolution of forces,
under Resolution.

Decomposition of light, the division of light into the
prismatic colors.

Synonyms: decay, decomposition reaction, disintegration, putrefaction, rot, rotting, vector decomposition

See Also: chemical reaction, decay, decay, fragmentation, organic phenomenon, reaction, vector algebra

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