Scolytus multistriatus Scolytus multistriatus /skoʊˈlaɪtəs mʌltiːˈstraɪətəs/

noun

1. A vector of the fungus causing Dutch elm disease  ( Dutch-elm beetle , Scolytus multistriatus )
   a vector of the fungus causing Dutch elm disease
   
   

 utopia utopia /juːˈtoʊpiːə/

noun

1. A work of fiction describing a utopia  ( utopia )
   a work of fiction describing a utopia
   
2. Ideally perfect state; especially in its social and political and moral aspects  ( utopia )
   ideally perfect state; especially in its social and political and moral aspects
   

 Utopia

1. () A book written by Sir Thomas More (1516) describing the perfect society on an imaginary island  ( Utopia )
   a book written by Sir Thomas More (1516) describing the perfect society on an imaginary island
     The novel depicted a utopia where all societal problems were solved.
   The novel depicted a utopia where all societal problems were solved.
   
   
2. An imaginary place considered to be perfect or ideal  ( Sion , Utopia , Zion )
   an imaginary place considered to be perfect or ideal
   
   

 Mozambique Channel Mozambique Channel /ˌmoʊzæmbiːk ˈtʃænəl/

noun

1. An arm of the Indian Ocean between Madagascar and southeastern Africa  ( Mozambique Channel )
   an arm of the Indian Ocean between Madagascar and southeastern Africa
   
   

 decomposition decomposition /ˌdiːkəmpəˈzɪʃən/

noun

1. () The analysis of a vector field  ( vector decomposition , decomposition )
   the analysis of a vector field
   
2. () In a decomposed state  ( disintegration , decomposition )
   in a decomposed state
     The smell indicated the beginning stages of decomposition.
   The smell indicated the beginning stages of decomposition.
   
3. The organic phenomenon of rotting  ( decomposition , decay )
   the organic phenomenon of rotting
   
   
4. (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action  ( breakdown , decomposition , putrefaction , rot , rotting , biodegradation )
   (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action
     The rotting leaves emitted a foul smell.
   The rotting leaves emitted a foul smell.
   
   
5. (chemistry) separation of a substance into two or more substances that may differ from each other and from the original substance  ( chemical decomposition reaction , decomposition , decomposition reaction )
   (chemistry) separation of a substance into two or more substances that may differ from each other and from the original substance