disgregate

/ˌdɪsgreɪˈteɪt, -teɪt, -ˈteɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to break apart or disintegrate, often suddenly or violently

“The earthquake disgregated the rocks into smaller fragments.”

2. verb

to cause something to break apart or disintegrate

“The strong acid disgregated the chemical compound.”

3. noun

a breaking apart or disintegration, often sudden or violent

“The disgregation of the rocks created a steep cliff.”

Synonyms

  • break apart
  • disintegrate

Antonyms

  • consolidate
  • strengthen