lõhustatakse

Lõhustatakse is an Estonian verb, the passive present tense form of the verb lõhustama. It translates to "is being split," "is being broken down," or "is being decomposed" in English. This term is commonly used in scientific and technical contexts, particularly in chemistry and biology, to describe processes where a substance or entity is divided into smaller parts or components.

In chemistry, lõhustatakse can refer to the process of breaking down complex molecules into simpler ones through chemical reactions, such as hydrolysis or pyrolysis. For example, a large polymer might be lõhustatakse into its constituent monomers. In nuclear physics, it refers to nuclear fission, where an atomic nucleus is split into two or more smaller nuclei, releasing a significant amount of energy.

In biology, lõhustatakse is often used to describe the breakdown of organic matter by decomposers like bacteria and fungi, a process fundamental to nutrient cycling in ecosystems. It can also refer to the enzymatic breakdown of food molecules during digestion, where complex carbohydrates, proteins, and fats are lõhustatakse into smaller molecules that can be absorbed by the body. The passive voice indicates that the action of splitting or breaking down is being performed on the subject by an external agent or force.