fragmentation
- n separating something into fine particles
- n the disintegration of social norms governing behavior and thought and social relationships
- n (computer science) the condition of a file that is broken up and stored in many different locations on a magnetic disk
fragmentation slows system performance because it takes extra time to locate and assemble the parts of the fragmented file - n the scattering of bomb fragments after the bomb explodes
fragmentation bomb
- n a bomb with only 10 to 20 per cent explosive and the remainder consisting of casings designed to break into many small high-velocity fragments; most effective against troops and vehicles
fragonard
- n French artist whose rococo paintings typified the frivolity of life in the royal court of France in the 18th century (1732-1806)
fragrance
- n a distinctive odor that is pleasant
- n a pleasingly sweet olfactory property