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decomposition

/ˌdiːkɒmpəˈzɪʃn/noun

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  1. 1

    [U]

    the process of decaying, or of being destroyed slowly by natural chemical processes

    अपघटन, सड़न

    • Bacteria and fungi help in the decomposition of dead plants and animals.
    • The body was in an advanced state of decomposition.

    Synonyms decay rotting breakdown

  2. 2

    [U, C] chemistry

    a chemical reaction in which a single substance breaks down into two or more simpler substances

    (रासायनिक) अपघटन

    • Heating calcium carbonate causes its decomposition into calcium oxide and carbon dioxide.
    • the decomposition of water by electricity
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