decomposition reaction

/ˌˈdiˈkɑmpəˌˈzɪʃən riˌækʃən/
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Definitions of decomposition reaction
  1. noun
    (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
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    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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