1. (

• decomposition ,
• disintegration

) in a decomposed state ;

2. (

• disintegration ,

) a loss (or serious disruption) of organization in some system; "a disintegration of personality" ;

3. (

• dissolution ,
• disintegration ,

) separation into component parts ;

4. (

• decay ,
• radioactive_decay ,
• disintegration ,

) the spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation ;

5. (

• annihilation ,
• disintegration ,

) total destruction; "bomb tests resulted in the annihilation of the atoll" ;