disassembly

noun

Definition of disassemblynext
as in decomposition

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Recent Examples of disassembly The system can even prioritize certain components during disassembly. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2026 Deep Robotics also provides modular quick-disassembly hardware, allowing components including the forearms, full arms, and legs to be replaced rapidly. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2026 These arms will specialize in a different part of the disassembly process so that an entire factory could use different robotic limbs to disassemble a wide range of products. — Kohava Mendelsohn, IEEE Spectrum, 10 Aug. 2026 Cars, trucks, and big rigs sit in various states of disassembly as engineers test and validate software designed to turn otherwise ordinary machines into rolling robots. — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 21 July 2026 These vacuums are designed to not require special tools for disassembly other than a Phillips-head screwdriver. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 July 2026 The quick-release dual-latch extension bar design with powerful magnets holds screwdriver bits firmly for quick hassle-free disassembly and extended reach. — Shirl Leigh july 20, New Atlas, 20 July 2026 Brands should also design according to the land, adapting to local fiber traits, while also designing for disassembly and biodegradability for garments at the end of their lifecycle. — Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 10 July 2026 Items that require special handling, disassembly, or safety precautions can disrupt the process, Daniel Penge, a sustainability engineer, explains. — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disassembly
  1. decomposition
  2. cleavage
  3. segmentation
  4. subdivision
  5. dismemberment
  6. breakup
  7. fractionation
  8. dissolution
Noun
  • At the molecular level, the ammonia formed from the decomposition of urea in the urine acts as the mordant.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Erosion can move the straw, while decomposition gradually breaks it down.
    — Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of decomposition
Noun
  • The beauty chose a plunging black dress that showcased her cleavage.
    — Sarah Sotoodeh , Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Dominique is in the ensemble as is a blond rube named Hunter (Kristine Froseth) who shows up at Elle’s doorstep in mall-wear denim and then upgrades to desperate, cleavage-baring sequins.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
Definition of cleavage
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  • Hi3D treats color processing as a manufacturing challenge, combining intelligent color segmentation, printing constraints, and real filament matching to create multi-color models that balance visual quality and practical production.
    — Nia Bowers, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026
  • This segmentation enables finance leaders to apply their capital allocation expertise by aligning the organization’s investments with planned measurable business outcomes.
    — Jim DeLoach, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of segmentation
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  • Village officials said the coyote grabbed a small dog from a yard in the Tangley Oaks subdivision.
    — Todd Feurer, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • That was the plan behind a 73-home subdivision that was approved for the Village in the Woods site more than 15 years ago; construction never went forward though.
    — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of subdivision
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  • Jane now wonders what prompted Burke to joke about dismemberment with her.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Another criminalist, Lisa LaHendro, testified that fragments of blue material recovered from Rivas’ remains were consistent with damage found on an inflatable pool in Burke’s garage, where prosecutors allege the dismemberment occurred.
    — Danielle Bacher, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026
Definition of dismemberment
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  • Beanie Bishop, one of the team’s newest corners, had two interceptions and a pass breakup.
    — Kevin Fishbain, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • In the second half, interior defensive lineman Leki Fotu, who started the game on defense, nearly intercepted a Carson Wentz pass with some good anticipation and a pass breakup underneath.
    — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of breakup
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  • Scientists physically extract venom from a living animal, then use routine lab techniques to separate the sample into individual components, in a process known as fractionation.
    — Steve Midway, STAT, 16 July 2026
  • Decarbonizing air travel The purification and fractionation steps are being developed jointly by scientists from TU Graz, the University of Zagreb in Croatia, and Portugal’s national energy laboratory (LNEG).
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 18 Dec. 2025
Definition of fractionation
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  • The dissolution of the ghettos in the eighteenth century could be interpreted as tearing down barriers, but now poverty set in and the wealthy separated from those who formerly shared a similar destiny.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The potential dissolution of the Hapag-ZIM deal follows the collapse of one of the largest and fastest-growing container lines in the world.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of dissolution

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“Disassembly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disassembly. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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