Dissolver: meaning, definitions and examples

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dissolver

[ dɪˈzɒlvə ]

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chemistry

To dissolve a substance into a liquid or gas.

Synonyms

dissipate, liquefy, melt

Examples of usage

The sugar dissolves in water to make a sweet solution.
He used acid to dissolve the metal.
The medication is designed to dissolve quickly in the stomach.

Translations

Translations of the word "dissolver" in other languages:

🇵🇹 dissolver

🇮🇳 घुलाना

🇩🇪 auflösen

🇮🇩 melarutkan

🇺🇦 розчиняти

🇵🇱 rozpuszczać

🇯🇵 溶かす

🇫🇷 dissoudre

🇪🇸 disolver

🇹🇷 çözmek

🇰🇷 녹이다

🇸🇦 يذوب

🇨🇿 rozpustit

🇸🇰 rozpustiť

🇨🇳 溶解

🇸🇮 raztopiti

🇮🇸 leysa upp

🇰🇿 ерiту

🇬🇪 გადნება

🇦🇿 həll etmək

🇲🇽 disolver

Word origin

The word 'dissolver' originates from the Latin word 'dissolvere', which means 'to break up, loosen'. It has been used in English since the late 15th century, primarily in the context of chemistry and dissolution of substances.