disintegration

dis·in·te·gra·tion  (ds-nt-grshn)

n.

1. The act or process of disintegrating.

2. The state of being disintegrated.

3. Physics & Chemistry The natural or induced transformation of an atomic nucleus from a more massive to a less massive configuration by the emission of particles or radiation.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	disintegration - in a decomposed state decomposition fragmentation - the disintegration of social norms governing behavior and thought and social relationships decay - an inferior state resulting from the process of decaying; "the corpse was in an advanced state of decay"; "the house had fallen into a serious state of decay and disrepair"
	2.	disintegration - a loss (or serious disruption) of organization in some system; "a disintegration of personality" disability, disablement, handicap, impairment - the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness; "reading disability"; "hearing impairment"
	3.	disintegration - separation into component parts dissolution fibrinolysis - a normal ongoing process that dissolves fibrin and results in the removal of small blood clots; "drugs causing fibrinolysis have been utilized therapeutically" lysis - (biochemistry) dissolution or destruction of cells such as blood cells or bacteria natural action, natural process, action, activity - a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings); "the action of natural forces"; "volcanic activity"
	4.	disintegration - the spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation radioactive decay, decay alpha decay - radioactive decay of an atomic nucleus that is accompanied by the emission of an alpha particle beta decay - radioactive decay of an atomic nucleus that is accompanied by the emission of a beta particle nuclear reaction - (physics) a process that alters the energy or structure or composition of atomic nuclei
	5.	disintegration - total destruction; "bomb tests resulted in the annihilation of the atoll" annihilation extermination, extinction - complete annihilation; "they think a meteor cause the extinction of the dinosaurs" demolition, wipeout, destruction - an event (or the result of an event) that completely destroys something