disintegration

noun

Definition of disintegrationnext
as in decomposition

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Recent Examples of disintegration This suggests that tissue disintegration may be a species-specific structural response to high-energy impacts. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 23 July 2026 These now were Catalonian sandals, once tan, their heels worn in and worn down, their soles in the process of disintegration. — Literary Hub, 22 July 2026 The new documentary reveals some of the interpersonal and business conflicts that led to the disintegration of the classic EW&F line-up, boldly highlighting the various triumphs and failings of leader Maurice White who died in 2016 at age 74 from Parkinson’s disease. — Prof. Mike Alleyne Ph.d, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 This test will also be suborbital and is aimed at showing the new hardware works as expected; most previous Starship tests have ended in an explosion or with the disintegration of the rocket, although the most recent two tests were successful. — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 19 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for disintegration
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disintegration
  1. decomposition
  2. decay
  3. dissolution
  4. breakdown
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  • According to the medical examiner's office, the bodies were improperly stored at the funeral home and were in various states of decomposition at the time.
    — Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Investigators and forensic pathologists who responded found remains in various states of decomposition.
    — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of decomposition
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  • By tracking these positrons, researchers could determine their vertical decay angles and search for the tiny signal expected from an EDM.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Many lines of research align with the theory that aging is a direct result of decay — the inevitable degradation of molecules (including proteins or DNA), organelles, cells, or whole organs — from external assault or inexorable breakdown.
    — Ingrid Wickelgren, Quanta Magazine, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of decay
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  • Add to that simple arithmetic of spouses, divorces and outlier legal risks, and one of the primary forces for the dissolution of previous wealth or company control becomes self-evident.
    — Radu Magdin, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Goodman laments the dissolution of the Creative Alliance and the incendiary action of its former participants.
    — Kyle MacNeill, Rolling Stone, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of dissolution
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  • Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Tuesday the breakdown resulted from a telecommunications problem.
    — Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Leo alleged that the relationship breakdown was exacerbated by a power imbalance that resulted in him becoming isolated at work.
    — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026
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