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Dissolve: meaning, definitions and examples

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dissolve

 

[ dษชหˆzษ’lv ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

chemistry

To mix a solid substance with a liquid until it becomes part of the liquid. The process of dissolving usually involves stirring or shaking the mixture. The dissolved substance becomes evenly spread out in the liquid.

Synonyms

disintegrate, liquefy, melt

Examples of usage

  • Add the sugar to the water and stir until it completely dissolves.
  • The tablet will dissolve in the glass of water within a few minutes.
Context #2 | Verb

relationship

To end a legal agreement or a formal relationship, such as a marriage or a business partnership. Dissolving a relationship often involves legal procedures and paperwork.

Synonyms

disband, end, terminate

Examples of usage

  • The couple decided to dissolve their marriage and file for divorce.
  • They agreed to dissolve their business partnership amicably.
Context #3 | Verb

organization

To officially end the existence of a group or organization. It may involve closing down operations, liquidating assets, and notifying members or stakeholders.

Synonyms

disband, dismantle, terminate

Examples of usage

  • The board voted to dissolve the charity due to financial difficulties.
  • The company decided to dissolve its subsidiary and merge it with another division.

Translations

Translations of the word "dissolve" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dissolver

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค˜เฅเคฒเคพเคจเคพ (ghulฤna)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช auflรถsen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ melarutkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะทั‡ะธะฝัั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rozpuszczaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆบถใ‹ใ™ (tokasu)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dissoudre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ disolver

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงรถzmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋…น์ด๋‹ค (nog-ida)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุฐูˆุจ (yadhub)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rozpustit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rozpustiลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆบถ่งฃ (rรณngjiฤ›)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ raztopiti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ leysa upp

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒœแƒแƒ‘แƒ (gadnoba)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hษ™ll etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ disolver

Etymology

The word 'dissolve' originated from the Latin word 'dissolvere', which means 'to loosen, break up'. It first appeared in English in the 14th century. Over time, the term evolved to encompass various meanings related to separation, mixing, and termination. The concept of dissolution is prevalent in chemistry, law, and organizational contexts.

See also: absolve, dissolvent, insolvency, insolvent, solvability, solvable, solvent, solver, solving, unsolvable.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #7,886 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.