decomposition (n.)

• ablation
• atomization
• breakup
• caries
• carrion
• corrosion
• corruption
• decay
• degradation
• dilapidation
• disintegration
• disjunction
• disorganization
• dissolution
• erosion
• foulness
• gangrene
• incoherence
• mildew
• mold
• mortification
• necrosis
• oxidation
• oxidization
• putrefaction
• putrescence
• putridity
• putridness
• rancidity
• rancidness
• rankness
• resolution
• rot
• rottenness
• rust
• slough
• sphacelus
• spoilage
• wear