decomposition
gb/dˌikəmpoʊzˈɪʃən/ us/dˌikəmpoʊzˈɪʃən/
B2
Inglés
lebomlás, bomlás, részekre bontás, felbontás, modulokra bontás
SUSTANTIVO
B2
1
Patrón de uso:
decomposition of [organic material]
Decomposition of fallen leaves returns nutrients to the soil.
A lehullott levelek lebomlása visszajuttatja a tápanyagokat a talajba.
Warm, wet conditions speed up decomposition.
A meleg, nedves körülmények felgyorsítják a lebomlást.
In a compost bin, decomposition happens faster when the pile is turned regularly.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Food decomposition can smell bad.
Az étel bomlása kellemetlen szaggal járhat.
Leaves decompose in the ground.
A levelek a talajban lebomlanak.
Error frecuente:
Often confused with decomposition meaning “analysis” or “breaking a problem into parts.”
Significado
natural breakdown of organic matter
Colocaciones
organic decomposition
|natural decomposition
|rapid decomposition
|slow decomposition
|the decomposition of leaves
|the decomposition of wood
|the decomposition of waste
|decomposition in soil
|decomposition in water
|decomposition occurs
Sinónimos
decay (More general and common; less scientific.)
|
rotting (More informal and vivid.)
Antónimos
preservation (Keeping something from decaying.)
Temas
nature
|science
|environment
Definición
the process of rotting and breaking down naturally
The natural process in which dead plants, animals, or other organic material break down into simpler substances, especially through the action of bacteria and fungi.
SUSTANTIVO
C1
FORMAL
2
bomlás
B2
Patrón de uso:
in (a) decomposition; in a state of decomposition
The remains were found in an advanced state of decomposition.
A maradványokat előrehaladott bomlási állapotban találták meg.
Because of the heat, decomposition was already noticeable after a few days.
A hőség miatt a bomlás már néhány nap után észrevehető volt.
The report described the extent of decomposition at the scene.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The meat was in decomposition.
A hús bomlásnak indult.
The body was in a state of decomposition.
A holttest bomlási állapotban volt.
Error frecuente:
Learners may use decomposition as a countable noun (*a decomposition*) in this sense; it is usually uncountable.
Significado
being partly or fully decayed
Colocaciones
advanced decomposition
|visible decomposition
|signs of decomposition
|stages of decomposition
|a state of decomposition
|the body showed decomposition
|early decomposition
|severe decomposition
|postmortem decomposition
|odor of decomposition
Sinónimos
decay (Broader; not as specific to post-death contexts.)
|
putrefaction (More technical and strongly associated with dead tissue.)
Antónimos
freshness (The opposite condition of not being decayed.)
Temas
health
|crime
|science
Definición
the condition of being rotten or decayed
The condition of having decayed or started to rot, especially when describing a dead body or other organic material.
SUSTANTIVO
C1
3
Patrón de uso:
decomposition of [a problem/task/system] (into [parts])
A clear decomposition of the problem helped the team find a solution.
A probléma világos részekre bontása segített a csapatnak megoldást találni.
The course teaches decomposition: turning a big task into smaller, manageable steps.
A tanfolyam azt tanítja, hogyan bontsunk egy nagy feladatot kisebb, kezelhető lépésekre.
Her essay begins with a careful decomposition of the author’s argument.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
We used decomposition to solve the problem.
A problémát részekre bontva oldottuk meg.
Break the task down with decomposition.
A feladatot részekre bontva oldd meg.
Error frecuente:
Not used for physical damage; for physical breaking, learners often want “breakage” or “damage.”
Significado
breaking something into smaller parts
Colocaciones
problem decomposition
|task decomposition
|decomposition into parts
|decomposition into steps
|logical decomposition
|step-by-step decomposition
|decomposition of an argument
|decomposition of a process
|functional decomposition
|decomposition approach
Sinónimos
breakdown (More common and less formal; can also mean a failure.)
|
analysis (Focuses on studying something, not necessarily splitting it into parts.)
Antónimos
synthesis (Combining parts to form a whole.)
Temas
education
|work
|problem_solving
Definición
dividing something difficult into smaller parts to study it
The act or method of separating something complex into simpler parts in order to understand it, explain it, or deal with it.
SUSTANTIVO
C1
TECHNICAL
4
bomlás
B2
Patrón de uso:
decomposition of [a compound] (into [products])
At high temperatures, the compound undergoes decomposition into simpler gases.
Magas hőmérsékleten a vegyület egyszerűbb gázokra bomlik.
The lab measured the decomposition products released during heating.
A labor a hevítés során felszabaduló bomlástermékeket mérte.
Light can cause the decomposition of some unstable chemicals.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Heat caused decomposition of the chemical.
A hő hatására a vegyi anyag bomlani kezdett.
The reaction was a decomposition.
Ez a reakció bomlásreakció volt.
Error frecuente:
In chemistry, decomposition is a type of reaction, not just “rotting.”
Significado
chemical breakdown into simpler substances
Colocaciones
chemical decomposition
|thermal decomposition
|photochemical decomposition
|decomposition reaction
|decomposition products
|decomposition temperature
|catalytic decomposition
|decomposition pathway
|decomposition occurs
|undergo decomposition
Sinónimos
breakdown (More general; can describe chemical change without naming the reaction type.)
Antónimos
synthesis (A reaction where simpler substances combine to form a compound.)
Temas
science
|chemistry
|education
Definición
a reaction where one chemical becomes simpler chemicals
A chemical process in which a compound breaks down into simpler substances, often triggered by heat, light, electricity, or the presence of a catalyst.
SUSTANTIVO
C1
TECHNICAL
5
felbontás
B2
Patrón de uso:
decomposition of [a number/matrix] (into [components])
Prime decomposition expresses a number as a product of primes.
A prímtényezős felbontás egy számot prímszámok szorzataként ír fel.
The algorithm relies on a matrix decomposition to speed up computation.
Az algoritmus a számítás felgyorsításához mátrixfelbontásra támaszkodik.
Students practiced decomposition to rewrite fractions in simpler forms.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
We used decomposition to factor the number.
A szám tényezőkre bontásához felbontási módszert használtunk.
The matrix decomposition helped the calculation.
A mátrixfelbontás megkönnyítette a számítást.
Error frecuente:
Often confused with “composition” in math (building a function), which is a different idea.
Significado
representing something as component parts
Colocaciones
prime decomposition
|matrix decomposition
|factor decomposition
|spectral decomposition
|decomposition into factors
|decomposition into eigenvalues
|decomposition theorem
|a decomposition method
|unique decomposition
|orthogonal decomposition
Sinónimos
factorization (Common for numbers/polynomials; one specific type of decomposition.)
|
expansion (General term for rewriting in a sum/series; not always a decomposition.)
Antónimos
composition (Combining simpler mappings or parts to build a more complex object.)
Temas
math
|education
|technology
Definición
writing a number or matrix as simpler parts
A method of expressing a mathematical object (such as a number, function, or matrix) as a combination of simpler components, often to make it easier to analyze or compute with.
SUSTANTIVO
C1
TECHNICAL
6
Patrón de uso:
decomposition of [a system/project] into [modules/components]
The team used decomposition to split the application into independent services.
A csapat az alkalmazást egymástól független szolgáltatásokra bontotta.
Good decomposition makes complex projects easier to manage.
A jó modulokra bontás könnyebben kezelhetővé teszi az összetett projekteket.
The design document includes a decomposition of the system into core modules.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
We did decomposition to plan the project.
A projekt megtervezéséhez modulokra bontást végeztünk.
Decomposition helped us build the system.
A modulokra bontás segített a rendszer felépítésében.
Error frecuente:
In project management, “decomposition” is not the same as “deadline breakdown”; it means dividing the work into parts.
Significado
dividing a system into modules
Colocaciones
functional decomposition
|system decomposition
|module decomposition
|architectural decomposition
|decomposition into components
|decomposition into services
|top-down decomposition
|design decomposition
|decomposition strategy
|decomposition diagram
Sinónimos
modularization (Emphasizes designing as modules; common in software.)
|
partitioning (More general; can be used in systems, data, or networks.)
Antónimos
integration (Putting separate parts together into a unified system.)
Temas
technology
|engineering
|business
Definición
splitting a system into smaller parts to build it
In engineering or software, the process of dividing a complex system into smaller subsystems or modules so it can be designed, built, or maintained more easily.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
decomposition
AFI
GB/dˌikəmpoʊzˈɪʃən/
US/dˌikəmpoʊzˈɪʃən/
Sílabas y acento
de - com - pos - i - tion (5 sílabas)
Stress on 4th syllable (i)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: decomposition
- Plural: decomposition, decompositions
Familia de palabras
Forms
decompositions
noun
Core family
Related words
composer
noun B2
decomposer
noun
Advanced or less common
decomposable
adjective
Expresiones
advanced state of decomposition
1/ədvˈænst stˈeɪt əv dˌikəmpoʊzˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
very far along in decay
very decayed
Ejemplos
- The remains were in an advanced state of decomposition.
- Because of the temperature, the animal carcass reached an advanced state of decomposition quickly.
- Investigators could not identify the body due to the advanced state of decomposition.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- It was in an advanced state of decomposition.
decomposition reaction
1/dˌikəmpoʊzˈɪʃən ɹiˈækʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
one compound splits into substances
a reaction where one chemical becomes two or more chemicals
Ejemplos
- The teacher gave an example of a decomposition reaction in which a compound breaks apart when heated.
- Electrolysis can drive a decomposition reaction.
- They identified the products of the decomposition reaction using spectroscopy.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- This is a decomposition reaction.
functional decomposition
1/fˈʌŋkʃənəl dˌikəmpoʊzˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
splitting work into smaller functions
dividing a system into smaller jobs it does
Ejemplos
- Functional decomposition helped the team define clear responsibilities for each module.
- The report includes a functional decomposition of the manufacturing process.
- They started with functional decomposition before choosing the system architecture.
in a state of decomposition
1/ˈɪn ə stˈeɪt əv dˌikəmpoʊzˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
already decaying or rotting
already rotting
Ejemplos
- The body was in a state of decomposition when it was discovered.
- After several days in the heat, the fish were in a state of decomposition.
- The report noted that the remains were in a state of decomposition.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The food was in a state of decomposition.
matrix decomposition
1/mˈeɪtɹɪks dˌikəmpoʊzˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
splitting a matrix into factors
rewriting a matrix using simpler matrices
Ejemplos
- The solver uses matrix decomposition to compute the solution efficiently.
- QR is one common type of matrix decomposition.
- They compared different matrix decomposition methods for numerical stability.
prime decomposition
1/pɹˈaɪm dˌikəmpoʊzˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
writing a number as primes
showing a number as a product of primes
Ejemplos
- Find the prime decomposition of 84.
- Prime decomposition helps you simplify fractions.
- The worksheet asked students to write a prime decomposition for each number.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The prime decomposition of 12 is 2 × 2 × 3.
rate of decomposition
1/ɹˈeɪt əv dˌikəmpoʊzˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
speed of decaying
how fast something decays
Ejemplos
- Scientists measured the rate of decomposition of leaf litter in different forests.
- Oxygen levels can affect the rate of decomposition in wetlands.
- The rate of decomposition increases when the soil is warm and moist.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Warm weather increases the rate of decomposition.
thermal decomposition
1/θˈɚməl dˌikəmpoʊzˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
breakdown caused by heat
a chemical breaks apart because of heat
Ejemplos
- The experiment demonstrated thermal decomposition at 300°C.
- Thermal decomposition can produce gases that must be vented safely.
- Some plastics release toxic fumes during thermal decomposition.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Heat can cause thermal decomposition.