A biological process through which organic material is reduced to e.g. compost.
The act of taking something apart, e.g. for analysis.
The splitting (of e.g. a matrix, an atom, or a compound) into constituent parts.
The crumbly, friable decayed portions of wooden members of buildings, especially at or below grade, usually caused by a fungal infection.
Any progression of decay, corruption, or obsolescence.
A fungal infection which affects plants, in particular potatoes.