decomposition

英[,diːkɒmpə'zɪʃn] 美[,dikɑmpə'zɪʃən]

1. the analysis of a vector field

2. in a decomposed state

3. (chemistry) separation of a substance into two or more substances that may differ from each other and from the original substance

4. the organic phenomenon of rotting

5. (biology) decaying caused by bacterial or fungal action