Meaning : Separating something into fine particles.
Synonyms : atomisation, atomization
Meaning : The disintegration of social norms governing behavior and thought and social relationships.
Meaning : (computer science) the condition of a file that is broken up and stored in many different locations on a magnetic disk.
Example :
Fragmentation slows system performance because it takes extra time to locate and assemble the parts of the fragmented file.
Meaning : The scattering of bomb fragments after the bomb explodes.