충격이나 부식 등으로 인해 작은 조각으로 부서지거나 분해되다.
To break up into small parts or fragments, typically as a result of impact, decay, or wear.
예문:
"The ancient parchment began to disintegrate as soon as it was exposed to the air."
"The meteor disintegrated upon entering the Earth's atmosphere."
조직, 사회, 관계 등이 결속력을 잃고 서서히 무너지거나 해체되다.
To lose unity or cohesion; to weaken or break apart as a social or political entity.
예문:
"The coalition began to disintegrate after the controversial policy was announced."
"Without strong leadership, the organization quickly disintegrated into rival factions."
원자핵이나 아원자 입자가 방사성 붕괴 등을 통해 다른 입자로 변하거나 쪼개지다.
To undergo or cause to undergo a change in structure at the atomic or subatomic level, often through radioactive decay.
예문:
"Certain isotopes disintegrate spontaneously over a specific period known as a half-life."
"Scientists used high-energy particles to disintegrate the nucleus of the atom."