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Falling apart or broken down
Likely to collapse because of poor construction or upkeep
Gradually ceasing to exist or function
In a decrepit or dilapidated state
(archaic) Fated to die, or at the point of death
In a period of decrease or decline
Present participle for to break up into small pieces as the result of impact
“The initial explosion would disintegrate the vehicle into twisted metal shards.”
Present participle for to break up into small pieces as the result of decay
“The wood would disintegrate to dust, while the walls, the burnt brick walls, would make Gilgamesh famous when men dug in the dust of this valley for the bones of the past.”
Present participle for to worsen in quality or strength
“His skills and athleticism would visibly disintegrate before our eyes as the weight piled on.”
Present participle for to crush into fine particles
“Continuing to walk on a loose carpet will soon start to break down the compounds in the backing and slowly disintegrate it into a fine powder.”
Present participle for gradually destroy or be gradually destroyed
Present participle for to fail, especially suddenly or spectacularly
Present participle for to identify and measure the chemical constituents of (a substance or specimen)
Present participle for to quench or satisfy (one's thirst)
Present participle for to incorporate, or become incorporated, into a liquid
Present participle for to cause damage or harm to
The act or state of destroying or being destroyed, especially completely
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