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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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