Disintegration

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(Geol.) The process by which anything is disintegrated; the condition of anything which is disintegrated. Society had need of further disintegration before it could begin to reconstruct itself locally. - Motley.

Noun	1.	disintegration - in a decomposed state Synonyms: decomposition
	2.	disintegration - separation into component parts Synonyms: dissolution
	3.	disintegration - the spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation Synonyms: radioactive decay, decay
	4.	disintegration - total destruction; "bomb tests resulted in the annihilation of the atoll" Synonyms: annihilation

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