Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
decondensation
noun
/ˌdiː.kɒn.denˈseɪ.ʃən/
Definition
The process by which a substance changes from a condensed state, such as a solid or liquid, back to a less ordered state, often involving the removal of water or other solvents.
Examples
- The decondensation of chromatin is essential for gene expression.
- During the fertilization process, the decondensation of sperm DNA occurs to prepare for cell division.
Meaning
Decondensation refers specifically to the physical or chemical return of a material to a less dense state after it has undergone condensation, such as in biological processes where DNA strands unwind from a tightly packed form to become more accessible.
Synonyms
- Unwinding
- Decompressing
- Destabilization
