This is the 9757th most frequent Portuguese word.
decomposição
Decomposition; the process of breaking down or disintegrating into smaller parts, often involving decay or analysis.
The word 'decomposição' is used here to describe the biological process of breaking down organic material into simpler substances.
A decomposição dos alimentos gera um odor desagradável.
The decomposition of food generates an unpleasant odor.
Here, 'decomposição' pertains to the scientific process wherein substances are chemically broken down by heat.
No curso de química, aprendemos sobre a decomposição térmica de materiais.
In the chemistry course, we learned about the thermal decomposition of materials.
In this example, 'decomposição' refers to the analytical method of breaking down a problem or concept into more manageable components.