Meaning of the word disintegrate in English

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disintegrate

US /dɪˈsɪn.t̬ə.ɡreɪt/
UK /dɪˈsɪn.t̬ə.ɡreɪt/
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Verb

1.

to break up into small parts, typically as a result of impact or decay

Example:
The spacecraft began to disintegrate as it re-entered the Earth's atmosphere.
The old leather binding had begun to disintegrate.
2.

to weaken or fail gradually

Example:
The political alliance began to disintegrate after the election.
Their marriage disintegrated under the pressure of financial problems.
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