[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

decomposition \decom`posi"tion\, n. pref. de- in sense 3
   intensive + composition: cf. f. d'ecomposition. cf.
   decomposition.
   1. the act or process of resolving the constituent parts of a
      compound body or substance into its elementary parts;
      separation into constituent part; analysis; the decay or
      dissolution consequent on the removal or alteration of
      some of the ingredients of a compound; disintegration; as,
      the decomposition of wood, rocks, etc.
      1913 webster

   2. the state of being reduced into original elements.
      1913 webster

   3. repeated composition; a combination of compounds. obs.
      1913 webster

   decomposition of forces. same as resolution of forces,
      under resolution.

   decomposition of light, the division of light into the
      prismatic colors.
      1913 webster
see also:
decomposition decomposition of forces resolution of forces resolution decomposition of light 

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