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to disintegrate
01
to break or lose structure and unity over time
Intransitive
Examples
Over time, the old paper began to disintegrate, turning into fragile fragments.
The ancient ruins started to disintegrate due to exposure to the elements.
02
to break down or fragment into constituent components due to various forces or interactions
Intransitive
Examples
The asteroid disintegrated upon entering Earth's atmosphere, creating a meteor shower.
Over time, the unstable nucleus of the radioactive atom disintegrated, emitting radiation.
03
to cause an object or substance to undergo a process of fragmentation or breakdown
Transitive: to disintegrate an object or substance
Examples
The powerful explosives were designed to disintegrate the solid rock, blasting it into smaller fragments.
The acid 's corrosive properties were so strong that it could disintegrate metal.
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