No. 16,193 in Russian
распада
"Распада" means "disintegration" or "decay."
In a sentence
Процесс распада радиоактивных элементов продолжается.
The process of decay of radioactive elements continues.
Here, 'распада' refers to the scientific nuclear process of decay.
После распада СССР страны обрели независимость.
After the dissolution of the USSR, the countries gained independence.
In this context, 'распада' denotes the political or structural breakdown of the USSR.
Он переживал внутренний распад после утраты работы.
He experienced an internal collapse after losing his job.
Here, 'распада' is used metaphorically to express emotional or psychological collapse.
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