Definitions

1. verb

to lose quantum coherence, to fall out of a quantum superposition, or to become disordered or fragmented, often used figuratively

“The fragile ecosystem began to decohere due to pollution and climate change.”

2. verb

to become disordered or fragmented, often used figuratively

“The team’s cohesion began to decohere as they disagreed on the project’s direction.”

3. noun

a state or process of decoherence

“The decoherence of the quantum system was observed in the lab.”