Nouns

(n)decomposition, vector decompositionthe analysis of a vector field
(n)decomposition, disintegrationin a decomposed state
(n)decomposition, decomposition reaction, chemical decomposition reaction, breakdown(chemistry) separation of a substance into two or more substances that may differ from each other and from the original substance
(n)decomposition, rot, rotting, putrefaction, breakdown(biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action
(n)decay, decompositionthe organic phenomenon of rotting