dis·in·te·gra·tion (d s-n t-gr  sh n)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. |
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| Noun | 1. | disintegration - in a decomposed state 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 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 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" 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 |
Translations
disintegration [dɪsˌɪntɪˈgreɪʃən] n
[object] → désintégration f; [substance] → désagrégation f
[relationship, marriage, nation] → désagrégation f
disintegration
n → Zerfall m; (of rock, cement) → Auseinanderbröckeln nt; (of road surface) → Rissigkeit f; (of group, institution, family) → Auflösung f; (of marriage, society, theory) → Zusammenbruch m
disintegration [dɪsˌɪntɪˈgreɪʃ/ən] n (see vb) → disintegrazione f, disgregamento
disintegration [dɪsˌɪntɪˈgreɪʃ/ən] n (see vb) → disintegrazione f, disgregamento
disintegration [dɪsˌɪntɪˈgreɪʃ/ən] n (see vb) → disintegrazione f, disgregamento
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