Dissolver: meaning, definitions and examples

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dissolver

[dɪˈzɒlvə ]

Definition

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To dissolve a substance into a liquid or gas.

Word	Description / Examples
dissolver	Generally used less frequently, it can refer to something that causes a solid to become part of a liquid. Similar to dissolver but not standard. She added the sugar dissolver to her coffee
melt	Used when solid substances turn into liquid due to heat. Commonly used in everyday situations, especially with food or materials like ice and metals. The ice cream started to melt in the hot sun She watched the candle wax melt as the flame burned
liquefy	Best used when talking about turning a solid or a gas into a liquid state, usually through the application of heat, pressure, or chemical action. The scientists were able to liquefy the gas by lowering its temperature To cook the recipe, you need to liquefy the chocolate
dissipate	Appropriate for describing things that spread out or disappear gradually, such as smoke, energy, or heat. Often used in both literal and metaphorical contexts. The fog began to dissipate as the sun rose His anger dissipated after hearing the good news

The word comes from the Latin 'dissolvere,' which means to unfasten or loosen.
It combines 'dis-' (apart) and 'solvere' (to loosen), indicating the action of breaking something down.
The term has been used since the 14th century to describe processes involving liquids.

In chemistry, a solute is the substance that gets dissolved, while the solvent is the one that does the dissolving.
Common examples include sugar dissolving in tea or salt in water – these mixtures are called solutions.
Temperature affects the rate at which dissolving happens – usually, warmer liquids dissolve substances faster.

Household products like dish soap act as dissolvers, breaking down grease and food particles in water.
Many medicines come in powdered form that dissolve in liquids, making them easier to take.
Coffee granules dissolve in hot water to create the drink we all enjoy in the morning.

In cooking, understanding which ingredients dissolve well in liquids can enhance flavors and textures in dishes.
The concept of dissolving plays a crucial role in environmental science, especially regarding how pollutants spread in water bodies.
Art techniques use dissolvers like watercolors, where pigments mix with water to create beautiful, flowing designs.

The idea of 'dissolving' can also relate to emotional processes, such as letting go of negative feelings.
Therapeutic techniques often involve finding ways to 'dissolve' stress and anxiety through mindfulness and relaxation.
The metaphor of dissolving problems suggests taking steps to lessen their impact, much like how solids break down in liquids.

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