(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 organism [..]

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).

(chemical weathering) Weathering processes that are the result of chemical reactions. Example: the transformation of orthoclase to kaolinite.

1762, from de- + composition. An earlier word in the same form meant "further compounding of already composite things" (1650s).

The molecular breakdown of certain minerals which cause them to disintegrate.

separation of a chemical compound into elements or simpler compounds.

The breakdown of dead organic material by detrivores or saprophytes.

The slow disintegration of dead organic matter by chemical reaction into simpler elements.

The hierarchical functional, and physical system partitioning into hardware assemblies, software components, and operator activities that can be scheduled, budgeted, and assigned to a responsible indi [..]

breakdown of matter by bacteria and fungi

The breakdown of organic materials into smaller particles by microorganisms.

to break down organic matter from a complex to a simpler form, mainly through the action of fungi and bacteria, or be broken down in this way.

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The breakdown of organic materials by microorganisms.

breakdown of organic material in the litter by detritivores. Allows the release of energy and nutrients into the soil for recycling.

The process that takes a complex item and breaks into its elements. Organisms also break down by decomposition.

The breakdown of a substance that makes it decay.

Breakdown of a material or substance (by heat, chemical reaction, electrolysis, decay, or other processes) into parts or element or simpler compounds. Importance: Decomposition products often present [..]

In computer programming terms, it means to take a problem and break it into smaller parts.

(opposite of composition) the breakdown of dead organic material into simpler molecules. Bacteria and fungi are the  primary decomposers of the biosphere.

The biochemical breakdown of organic matter into organic compounds and nutrients, and ultimately into its original components.

The process by which organic matter decays or breaks down into less complex substances.

The break down of organic matter by bacteria and fungi, to change the chemical structure and physical appearance of matter.

The chemical breakdown of matter into simpler components.

(n) the analysis of a vector field(n) in a decomposed state(n) (chemistry) separation of a substance into two or more substances that may differ from each other and from the original substance(n) (bio [..]

The breakdown of matter by bacteria and fungi. It changes the chemical makeup and physical appearance of materials.

The biochemical process by which biological materials are broken down into smaller particles, and eventually, into basic chemical compounds and elements.

The breakdown of organic wastes by various means. Complete chemical oxidation leaves only carbon dioxide, water, and inorganic solids.

The breakdown of a single entity (normal molecule, reaction intermediate, etc.) into two or more fragments. + de-electronation See oxidation (1). degenerate chemical reaction See identity reaction

When a complex molecule becomes broken apart to create two or more smaller ones.

The conversion of chemically unstable materials to more stable forms by chemical or biological action. If organic matter decays when there is no oxygen present (anaerobic conditions or putrefaction), [..]

The breakdown of matter by bacteria and fungi, changing the chemical makeup and physical appearance of materials.

The breakdown of matter by bacteria and fungi, changing the chemical makeup and physical appearance of materials.

The breakdown of organic molecules (e.g., sugar) to inorganic molecules (e.g., carbon dioxide and water) through biological and non-biological processes.

The breakdown of matter by bacteria and fungi. It changes the chemical makeup and physical appearance of materials.

The process by which organic materials chemically break down into simpler compounds.

The process of breaking down complex materials into simpler substances. End products of much biological decomposition are carbon dioxide and water.

A natural process that breaks down substances into simpler form performed by bacteria

Consumption of dead plants, animals or microorganisms by microorganisms.

the breakdown of organic matter through microbial action.

The process by which dead and decaying plant and animal tissues are broken down, thereby releasing nutrients stored within them.

The process by which organic matter breaks down into simpler forms.

The process by which organic materials chemically break down into simpler compounds.

The molecular breakdown of certain minerals which cause a mineral to disintegrate. (i.e. Orpiment)

Decomposition is breaking your program into smaller parts. Decomposition

Decomposition is one of the 6 key concepts of computational thinking and is concerned with breaking a problem or a system down into its parts. Pupils have plenty of experience of this in primary schools: they partition numbers when adding; they plan settings, characters and a 5 part plot before story writing, they identify materials, equipment and [..]

Breakdown of material or substance (by heat, chemical reaction, electrolysis, decay or other processes) into parts, or elements or simpler compounds.

The breakdown of organic materials by microorganisms.

The breakdown of matter by bacteria and fungi, changing the chemical makeup and physical appearance of materials.

the process of rotting and decay which causes the complex organic materials in plants and animals to break down into simple inorganic elements which can be returned to the atmosphere and soil.

the breakdown of substances into simpler molecular substances; may result from effects of biological activity

The separation of complex organic substances into simpler compounds.

A biological process through which organic material is reduced to e.g. compost The act of taking something apart, e.g. for analysis The splitting (of e.g. a matrix, an atomen|decompose

The process by which organic material such as leaves and branches are broken down by bacteria, fungi, protozoans and the many different kinds of animals that live in the soil.