Meaning of the word disintegration in English

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disintegration

US /ˌdɪs.ɪn.t̬əˈɡreɪ.ʃən/
UK /dɪˌsɪn.tɪˈɡreɪ.ʃən/

Noun

the process of something becoming weaker or being destroyed by breaking into smaller parts or pieces:

Example:
These terrorists are trying to bring about a disintegration of the state.