Decomposition vs. Ammonification

Decompositionnoun

A biological process through which organic material is reduced to e.g. compost.

Decompositionnoun

The act of taking something apart, e.g. for analysis.

Decompositionnoun

The splitting (of e.g. a matrix, an atom, or a compound) into constituent parts.

Decompositionnoun

The act or process of resolving the constituent parts of a compound body or substance into its elementary parts; separation into constituent part; analysis; the decay or dissolution consequent on the removal or alteration of some of the ingredients of a compound; disintegration; as, the decomposition of wood, rocks, etc.

Decompositionnoun

The state of being reduced into original elements.

Decompositionnoun

Repeated composition; a combination of compounds.

Decompositionnoun

the analysis of a vector field

Decompositionnoun

in a decomposed state

Decompositionnoun

(chemistry) separation of a substance into two or more substances that may differ from each other and from the original substance

Decompositionnoun

the organic phenomenon of rotting

Decompositionnoun

(biology) decaying caused by bacterial or fungal action

Decomposition

Decomposition is the process by which dead organic substances are broken down into simpler organic or inorganic matter such as carbon dioxide, water, simple sugars and mineral salts. The process is a part of the nutrient cycle and is essential for recycling the finite matter that occupies physical space in the biosphere.

Ammonificationnoun

(biochemistry) The formation of ammonia or its compounds from nitrogenous compounds, especially as a result of bacterial decomposition.

Ammonificationnoun

(chemistry) The treatment or impregnation of something with ammonia.

Ammonificationnoun

impregnation with ammonia or a compound of ammonia