사회나 조직 등이 결속력을 잃고 여러 부분으로 갈라지거나 무너지는 현상.
The process of a system, organization, or society losing its unity, strength, or cohesion and breaking apart.
예문:
"The rapid disintegration of the empire led to a period of prolonged civil war."
"Economic inequality is often cited as a primary cause of social disintegration."
물리적 또는 화학적 작용에 의해 작은 조각으로 부서지거나 분해되는 과정.
The process of breaking into small parts or pieces through physical or chemical means.
예문:
"The disintegration of the rock surface was caused by centuries of exposure to harsh weather."
"Scientists observed the gradual disintegration of the cell membrane under the microscope."
불안정한 원자핵이 방사선을 방출하며 더 가벼운 핵으로 변하는 현상.
The spontaneous transformation of an unstable atomic nucleus into a lighter one, accompanied by the emission of radiation.
예문:
"The rate of radioactive disintegration is measured by the half-life of the element."
"Alpha particles are emitted during the spontaneous disintegration of heavy nuclei."