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Definition of Disintegration
1. Noun. In a decomposed state.
Specialized synonyms: Fragmentation
Generic synonyms: Decay
Derivative terms: Disintegrate
2. Noun. A loss (or serious disruption) of organization in some system. "A disintegration of personality"
3. Noun. Separation into component parts.
Specialized synonyms: Fibrinolysis, Lysis
Generic synonyms: Action, Activity, Natural Action, Natural Process
Derivative terms: Disintegrate, Dissolve
4. Noun. The spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation.
Specialized synonyms: Alpha Decay, Beta Decay
Generic synonyms: Nuclear Reaction
Derivative terms: Decay, Disintegrate, Disintegrate
5. Noun. Total destruction. "Bomb tests resulted in the annihilation of the atoll"
Specialized synonyms: Extermination, Extinction
Generic synonyms: Demolition, Destruction, Wipeout
Derivative terms: Annihilate
Definition of Disintegration
1. n. The process by which anything is disintegrated; the condition of anything which is disintegrated.
Definition of Disintegration
1. Noun. A process by which anything disintegrates. ¹
2. Noun. The condition of anything which has disintegrated. ¹
3. Noun. (geology) A wearing away or falling to pieces of rocks or strata, produced by atmospheric action, frost, ice, etc. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Disintegration
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Medical Definition of Disintegration
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The process by which anything is disintegrated; the condition of anything which is disintegrated.