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Disintegrate (Verb)

Cause to undergo fission or lose particles.

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

High-energy particles from the cosmic rays could disintegrate an atomic nucleus.
When exposed to strong radiation, the molecular structure began to disintegrate rapidly.
Scientists successfully used a high-powered laser to disintegrate the tiny radioactive particles.
Radiation from the damaged reactor core was causing the fuel rods to disintegrate and release toxic materials into the air.
The intense neutron beam was used to disintegrate the atomic nuclei, resulting in the release of additional neutrons.

Break into parts or components or lose cohesion or unity; "The material disintegrated"; "the group disintegrated after the leader died".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The community began to disintegrate after years of internal conflicts and disagreements.
The coalition government disintegrated due to the withdrawal of several key parties.
As the spacecraft re-entered Earth's atmosphere, it began to disintegrate, breaking apart into smaller fragments.
The family bond started to disintegrate after the parents' divorce, with each sibling going their own separate way.
The once-thriving organization disintegrated due to poor management, corruption, and lack of funding.

Lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current; "the particles disintegrated during the nuclear fission process".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The unstable radioactive material began to disintegrate rapidly as it released its stored energy.
During the intense solar flare, the magnetic field lines began to disintegrate, causing widespread disruption.
In extreme heat, the charged particles were seen to disintegrate instantly, releasing a burst of energy.
The ion streams from the asteroid's tail started to disintegrate as they entered the planet's magnetic field.
Scientists observed the fragile atomic structures disintegrate under the immense forces generated by the particle accelerator.