Roget's Thesaurus

#49. Decomposition

Nouns

decomposition, analysis, dissection, resolution, catalysis, dissolution; corruption etc. (uncleanness) 653; dispersion etc. 73; disjunction etc. 44; disintegration.

Verbs

decompose, decompound; analyze, disembody, dissolve; resolve into its elements, separate into its elements; electrolyze [Chem]; dissect, decentralize, break up; disperse etc. 73; unravel etc. (unroll) 313; crumble into dust.

Adjectives

decomposed etc. v.; catalytic, analytical; resolvent, separative, solvent.