1. (

• decomposition ,
• vector_decomposition

) the analysis of a vector field ;

2. (

• decomposition ,
• disintegration

) in a decomposed state ;

3. (

• decomposition ,
• decomposition_reaction ,
• chemical_decomposition_reaction

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

4. (

• decomposition ,
• rot ,
• rotting ,
• putrefaction ,
• breakdown

) (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action ;

5. (

• decay ,
• decomposition

) the organic phenomenon of rotting ;