double decomposition

/ˌdʌbəl ˌˈdiˈkɑmpəˌˈzɪʃən/
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Other forms: double decompositions

Definitions of double decomposition
  1. noun
    a chemical reaction between two compounds in which parts of each are interchanged to form two new compounds (AB+CD=AD+CB)
    synonyms: double decomposition reaction, metathesis
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    types:
    double replacement reaction
    a chemical reaction between two compounds where the positive ion of one compound is exchanged with the positive ion of another compound
    type of:
    chemical reaction, reaction
    (chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
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