Look up: decomposition

1. decomposition
   The breakdown of dead organic material by detrivores or saprophytes.
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2. Decomposition
   The breakdown of matter by bacteria and fungi, changing the chemical makeup and physical appearance of materials.
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3. decomposition
   The breakdown of matter by bacteria and fungi. It changes the chemical makeup and physical appearance of materials.
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4. decomposition
   [n] - in a decomposed state 2. [n] - (chemistry) chemical separation of a substance into two or more substances that may differ from each other and from the original substance 3. [n] - (biology) decaying caused by bacterial or fungal action 4. [n] - the analysis of a vector field
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5. Decomposition
   Where chemical compounds are broken up into simple molecules and even as far as their original elements. These processes are normally irreversible. An example of decomposition is when ammonium nitrate is heated. This produces nitrous oxide and water which are unable to recombine - see below:
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6. decomposition
   decompose; decomposable; decomposition reaction. Compare with synthesis. A reaction in which a compound is broken down into simpler compounds or elements. Compounds sometimes decompose if heated strongly or if subjected to a strong electric current (electrolysis).
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7. Decomposition
   Where chemical compounds are broken up into simple molecules and even as far as their original elements. These processes are normally irreversible. An example of decomposition is when ammonium nitrate is heated. This produces nitrous oxide and water which
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8. Decomposition
   The breakdown of a chemical or substance into different parts or simpler compounds. Decomposition can occur due to heat, chemical reaction, decay, etc.
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9. Decomposition
   This has no precise medical definition. Infants have had this as their primary cause of death in the past. It probably means “failure to thrive� i.e. Prematurity, low birth weight or congenital deformity
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10. decomposition
    the act of splitting a time series into its constituent parts by the use of statistical methods. A typical time series is often regarded as composed of four parts: a) a long-term movement or trend; b) oscillations of more or less regular period and amplitude about this trend; c) a seasonal component...
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11. Decomposition
    The breakdown of complex, energy-rich organic molecules to simple inorganic constituents.
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12. Decomposition
    The breakdown of organic matter through microbial action.
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13. Decomposition
    De·com`po·si'tion noun [ Prefix de- (in sense 3 intensive) + composition : confer French décomposition . Confer Decomposition .] 1. The act or process of resolving the constituent parts of a compound body or subst...
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14. 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 decomposi...
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15. decomposition
    vector decomposition noun the analysis of a vector field
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16. decomposition
    rot noun (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action
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17. decomposition
    disintegration noun in a decomposed state
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18. decomposition
    chemical decomposition reaction noun (chemistry) separation of a substance into two or more substances that may differ from each other and from the original substance
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19. decomposition
    (de″kom-pә-zish´әn) the separation of compound bodies into their constituent principles. deterioration or decay of a substance.
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20. Decomposition
    • (n.) The state of being reduced into original elements. • (n.) Repeated composition; a combination of compounds. • (n.) 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 de...
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21. decomposition
    (from the article `agricultural technology`) `Complete environment` seeding in which seed, fertilizer, and water are incorporated in a biodegradable (decomposable in the soil) tape may come into ... In recent years there has been considerable activity in the new field of formulating tests to ascertain the resistance of organic...
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22. decomposition
    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...
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23. Decomposition
    The breakdown of matter by bacteria and fungi. It changes the chemical composition and physical appearance of the materials. See composting.
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24. decomposition
    Type: Term Pronunciation: dē′kom-pō-zish′ŭn Synonyms: putrefaction
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25. Decomposition
    (1) To chemically or physically breakdown a mass of matter into smaller parts or chemical elements. (2) Breakdown of organic matter into smaller parts or inorganic constituents by decomposing organisms.
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