disintegration
noun /dɪsˌɪntɪˈɡreɪʃn/
/dɪsˌɪntɪˈɡreɪʃn/
[uncountable]- the process of becoming much less strong or united and being gradually destroyed
- the gradual disintegration of traditional values
- the process of breaking into small parts or pieces and being destroyed
- The explosion caused the aircraft's disintegration.