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1. In a decomposed state
   - decomposition
    
2. A loss (or serious disruption) of organization in some system
   "a disintegration of personality"
    
3. Separation into component parts
   - dissolution
    
4. The spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation
   - decay, radioactive decay
    
5. Total destruction
   "bomb tests resulted in the disintegration of the atoll";
   - annihilation

Derived forms: disintegrations

Type of: action, activity, decay, demolition, destruction, disability, disablement, handicap, impairment, natural action, natural process, nuclear reaction, wipeout

Encyclopedia: Disintegration