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“disintegration”
A lack of integrity or completeness; an unsound condition.
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-ation, -ization (-iz[e] + -ation); -isation (British spelling variation)
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dis-, di-, dif-
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integ-
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tang-, tact-, tast-, ting-, -tig -tag, -teg-
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“disintegration”
beta decay, beta disintegration
The radioactive decay of an atomic nucleus accompanied by emission of a beta particle.
Beta decay is the disintegration of the nucleus of an atom to produce a beta particle, or high-speed electron, and an electron-antineutrino.
During beta decay a neutron in the nucleus changes into a proton, thereby increasing the atomic number by one while the mass number stays the same.
electric disintegration
Removal of metal by an electric spark acting in the air.
It is primarily used where precise control is not required; such as, for removing broken drills and taps.
electrical disintegration
The selective removal of excess metal or alloy by using an electric spark.