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decomposition reaction

DEFINITIONS OF: decomposition reaction

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n (chemistry) separation of a substance into two or more substances that may differ from each other and from the original substance

Synonyms:
chemical decomposition reaction, decomposition
Types:
electrolysis
(chemistry) a chemical decomposition reaction produced by passing an electric current through a solution containing ions
Type of:
chemical reaction, reaction
(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
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