descomposición
decomposition
noun des-kohm-poh-see-SYOHN Rare
Origin: From Latin decomponere, 'to take apart'.
Also means
breakdown
Usage Note
Descomposición describes both biological decay and mathematical or analytical breakdown into components. In chemistry or ecology, la descomposición orgánica is the natural breakdown of matter; in math, descomposición en factores means factorization. The word is feminine despite ending in -ción.
Examples
"La descomposición del cuerpo ocurre rápidamente."
Natural Translation
The decomposition of the body occurs quickly.
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