Disintegrate
(verb)
- Break or cause to break into small fragments.
- Cause or undergo a process of breaking down into small parts.
- Cause (something) to fall apart or lose coherence.
- Dissolve or cause to dissolve.
Origin:
Early 19th century: from dis- (expressing reversal) + integrate.
Examples:
- The rock disintegrated into small pieces.
- The organization disintegrated after the leader's departure.
- The relationship disintegrated over time.
- The tablet disintegrated in water.
- The economy was in danger of disintegrating.