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 losing cohesion or strength; breaking into fragments

Example:
The old building was in a state of advanced disintegration.
The rapid disintegration of the empire led to widespread chaos.