Decomposition
Decomposition noun - The process by which dead organic matter separates into simpler substances.
Partition and decomposition are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Partition" instead a noun "Decomposition".
Partition
Partition noun - The act or process of a whole separating into two or more parts or pieces.
Usage example: the partition of Czechoslovakia into the Czech Republic and Slovakia
Decomposition and partition are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Decomposition" instead a noun "Partition".
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How words are described
| visible | visible decomposition | visible partition |
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