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decay vs disintegration

disintegration vs decay

decay and disintegration both are nouns.

decay is a verb but disintegration is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
decay Yes No Yes No
disintegration Yes No No No
As nouns, decay and disintegration are synonyms defined as:
  • decay and disintegration: the spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation
Other synonyms of decay include radioactive decay.
As nouns, disintegration is a hyponym of decay; that is, disintegration is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than decay:
  • decay: an inferior state resulting from the process of decaying
  • disintegration: in a decomposed state
Other hyponyms of decay include putrefaction, rot, decomposition, deterioration, impairment, rancidity.
decay (noun) disintegration (noun)
the organic phenomenon of rotting total destruction
a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current separation into component parts
the process of gradually becoming inferior the spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation
the spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation in a decomposed state
an inferior state resulting from the process of decaying a loss (or serious disruption) of organization in some system
decay (verb) disintegration (verb)
fall into decay or ruin
lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current
undergo decay or decomposition
Difference between decay and disintegration

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