1. A series of sequential steps or stages through which something is demolished, dismantled, or broken down
The destruction process of the old building took six months.
O processo de destruição do edifício antigo levou seis meses.
2. In environmental or biological contexts, the degradation or decomposition of materials or organisms
The destruction process of organic matter in the soil supports nutrient cycling.
O processo de destruição da matéria orgânica no solo apoia a ciclagem de nutrientes.
3. In technical contexts, the systematic elimination or removal of data, records, or objects
The company implemented a secure destruction process for all confidential documents.
A empresa implementou um processo de destruição seguro para todos os documentos confidenciais.