Disintegration (Noun)

Meaning ¹

The spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Synonyms

• Decay
• Radioactive Decay

Hypernyms

• Nuclear Reaction

Hyponyms

• Beta Decay
• Alpha Decay

Related Words

• Disintegrate (verb)

Meaning ²

Separation into component parts.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Synonyms

• Dissolution

Hypernyms

• Natural Process
• Activity
• Action

Hyponyms

• Fibrinolysis
• Lysis

Related Words

• Disintegrate (verb)

Meaning ³

Total destruction; "bomb tests resulted in the annihilation of the atoll".

Classification

Nouns denoting natural events.

Synonyms

• Annihilation

Hypernyms

• Destruction
• Wipeout

Hyponyms

• Extinction

Meaning ⁴

In a decomposed state.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Synonyms

• Decomposition

Hypernyms

• Decay

Hyponyms

• Fragmentation

Related Words

• Disintegrate (verb)

Meaning ⁵

A loss (or serious disruption) of organization in some system; "a disintegration of personality".

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Hypernyms

• Disablement
• Handicap
• Impairment