What is another word for double decomposition?
Pronunciation: [dˈʌbə͡l dˌiːkɒmpəzˈɪʃən] (IPA) 
Double decomposition is a term used in chemistry to describe a type of reaction in which two compounds exchange ions to form two new compounds. There are a few different synonyms used to describe this type of reaction. The most common synonym for double decomposition is metathesis, which comes from the Greek word for "to transpose." Another synonym for this reaction is double replacement, as it involves the replacement of two ions in a compound with two other ions. In addition, the terms double displacement and double decomposition have also been used to describe this type of chemical reaction. Regardless of the term used, the end result is always the same - the formation of two new compounds from the exchange of ions.
