disintegrate
verbUK /dɪsˈɪntɪɡreɪt/
US /dɪsˈɪntəɡreɪt/
To break into tiny pieces until it is gone.
The old paper began to disintegrate in the rain.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. To lose strength or unity and split into smaller parts.
The team began to disintegrate after losing the big game.
3. To break down into smaller atoms or particles through a physical process.
The radioactive material will disintegrate over time.
4. To become much worse or fall into ruin.
Their plans disintegrated when the storm hit.