Dissolution: meaning, definitions and examples

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dissolution

 

[ ˌdɪsəˈluːʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

legal

The action of formally ending or dismissing an assembly, partnership, or official body.

Synonyms

closure, disbandment, termination.

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Word Description / Examples
dissolution

Use this when referring to the formal or legal ending of an organization, marriage, or agreement. Often implies a more formal process.

  • The dissolution of their marriage was finalized last week.
  • The company faced dissolution after years of financial struggle.
disbandment

Use this when referring to the breaking up of organized groups, such as teams, societies, clubs, or military units. It suggests a complete ceasing of activities.

  • The team's disbandment left many fans disappointed.
  • The club faced disbandment after the membership dropped significantly.
termination

This is used in contexts involving the ending of contracts, employment, or services. It often has a negative connotation.

  • He faced termination due to repeated misconduct.
  • The service contract is subject to termination if the terms are violated.
closure

This is appropriate when talking about the shutting down of businesses, roads, or institutions. It can also be used in a figurative sense to mean emotional resolution.

  • The factory's closure was devastating for the small town.
  • After years of wondering, she finally found closure about her past.

Examples of usage

  • The dissolution of the company was due to financial difficulties.
  • The dissolution of the marriage was finalized in court.
Context #2 | Noun

chemistry

The process in which a solid, liquid, or gas is dispersed homogeneously in a gas, liquid, or solid.

Synonyms

dispersion, dissolving, solubilization.

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dissolution

Used when referring to the breaking up or termination of an entity, organization, or relationship.

  • The dissolution of the marriage was finalized last week.
  • The dissolution of the company resulted in many employees losing their jobs.
dissolving

Used when talking about a substance mixing into a liquid and forming a solution.

  • The sugar is dissolving quickly in the hot water.
  • She watched the tablet dissolving into the glass of water.
dispersion

Used when discussing the process of distributing or spreading something widely.

  • The dispersion of the crowd was achieved with the help of the police.
  • The scientist studied the dispersion of particles in the solution.
solubilization

Used in scientific contexts to refer to the process of making a substance soluble in a solvent.

  • Solubilization of the drug is crucial for its proper absorption in the body.
  • Researchers are working on the solubilization of this compound to enhance its effectiveness.

Examples of usage

  • The dissolution of salt in water is a common example of a dissolution process.
  • The dissolution of gases in the atmosphere is influenced by temperature and pressure.

Translations

Translations of the word "dissolution" in other languages:

🇵🇹 dissolução

🇮🇳 विघटन

🇩🇪 Auflösung

🇮🇩 pembubaran

🇺🇦 розпуск

🇵🇱 rozpuszczenie

🇯🇵 解散 (かいさん)

🇫🇷 dissolution

🇪🇸 disolución

🇹🇷 dağılış

🇰🇷 해산 (haesan)

🇸🇦 انحلال

🇨🇿 rozpuštění

🇸🇰 rozpustenie

🇨🇳 解散 (jiěsàn)

🇸🇮 razpustitev

🇮🇸 upplausn

🇰🇿 тарау

🇬🇪 დაშლა

🇦🇿 dağılma

🇲🇽 disolución

Etymology

The word 'dissolution' originated from the Latin word 'dissolutio', which means a breaking up or destroying. It has been used in English since the late 14th century. The legal sense of the term came into use in the 16th century to refer to the termination of partnerships or organizations. In chemistry, the term 'dissolution' is used to describe the process of a substance becoming dispersed or solubilized in a solvent. Over the years, 'dissolution' has maintained its roots in separation and dispersion.

See also: dissolubility, dissoluble, dissolute, dissolvability, dissolvable, dissolvableness, dissolver, dissolving, indissoluble, undissolvable.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,439 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.