Hyphenation of decomposition

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word decomposition? This word can be hyphenated and contains 5 syllables as shown below.

de-com-po-si-tion

Definitions of decomposition:

1.	The analysis of a vector field
2.	In a decomposed state
3.	(chemistry) separation of a substance into two or more substances that may differ from each other and from the original substance
4.	(biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action
5.	The organic phenomenon of rotting

Synonyms of decomposition:

noun	vector decomposition, vector algebra
noun	disintegration, decay
noun	decomposition reaction, chemical reaction, reaction
noun	decay, organic phenomenon
noun	rot, rotting, putrefaction, decay

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