decomposition

noun

The state or process of rotting; decay.

SYNONYMS

analysisatomizationbreak upbreakdownbreaking apartbreaking downbreaking upcorruptioncrumblingdecaydecayingdisintegrationdissectiondissolutiondissolvingdivisionfesteringfractionationfragmentinggoing badperishingputrefactionputrescenceputridityreductionresolutionrottingseparationspoilage