disintegration
dɪsˌɪntɪˈɡreɪʃən
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Definition of disintegration - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
general processprocess of breaking into smaller parts
  • The disintegration of the cookie was inevitable.
breakup dissolution fragmentation
2.
complete breakdowntotal destruction or collapse
  • The disintegration of the empire was swift and complete.
breakdown collapse fragmentation
3.
system disruptionloss of organization in a system
  • The disintegration of the team led to chaos.
breakdown collapse fragmentation
4.
geologyTECH.wearing away of rocks by natural forcesTECH.
  • The cliff's disintegration was caused by constant waves.
decomposition erosion weathering
5.
nuclear physicsTECH.process of radioactive decayTECH.
  • The scientist studied the disintegration of uranium atoms.
decay decomposition
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radioactive transformation by high-energy particle bombardment
Artificial disintegration was achieved using alpha particles.

Origin of disintegration

Latin, dis (apart) + integrare (make whole)

Terms with disintegration included in their meaning

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disintegration
fallen apart or disintegrated
decay
state of disintegration or decay
science
undergo radioactive disintegration
seasonal change
the disintegration of ice in spring
breaking down
disintegration into fragments or parts
chemistry
undergoing a process of disintegration or dissolution
disintegration
disintegrate into tiny particles
science
spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance

Examples of disintegration in a sentence

  • Rapid disintegration of the material was observed.
  • The disintegration of the team was unexpected.
  • We witnessed the disintegration of the old building.
  • The disintegration of the network caused widespread outages.
  • Economic disintegration can lead to social unrest.
  • The disintegration of the boulders formed a sandy beach.

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  1. French:désintégration, effondrement, ...
  2. German:Zerfall, Desintegration, ...
  3. Italian:disintegrazione, collasso, ...
  4. Spanish:desintegración, colapso, ...
  5. Portuguese:desintegração, dissolução, ...
  6. Chinese:分解, 瓦解, ...
  7. Japanese:崩壊, 風化, ...
  8. Arabic:تَفَكُّك, انهيار, ...
  9. Hebrew:הִתְפּוֹרְרוּת, הִתְמֹטְטוּת, ...
  10. Russian:распад, разрушение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:розпад, крах, ...
  12. Hindi:विघटन, ध्वंस, ...
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