disintegrate disintegrate /dɪˈsɪntəˌgreɪt/

verb

1. () Break into parts or components or lose cohesion or unity  ( disintegrate )
   break into parts or components or lose cohesion or unity
    The material disintegrated
   The material disintegrated
    The group disintegrated after the leader died
   the group disintegrated after the leader died
   
2. (physics) lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current  ( decompose , disintegrate , decay )
   (physics) lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current
    The particles disintegrated during the nuclear fission process
   the particles disintegrated during the nuclear fission process
   
3. (physics) cause to undergo fission or lose particles  ( disintegrate )
   (physics) cause to undergo fission or lose particles