disintegrating
verb (present participle)UK /dɪsˈɪn.tɪ.ɡreɪ.tɪŋ/
US /dɪsˈɪn.t̬ə.ɡreɪ.t̬ɪŋ/
Breaking apart into tiny pieces.
The old paper was slowly disintegrating in the rain.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Losing strength or falling apart as a group or system.
The team's disintegrating defense let in three goals.
3. Breaking down into smaller parts through a natural process.
The fallen leaves were disintegrating into the soil.
4. Becoming much worse or falling into ruin.
Their friendship was disintegrating after the big argument.