dissolution | ||
1. | [ noun ] separation into component parts | |
Synonyms: | disintegration | |
Related terms: | natural_process fibrinolysis lysis disintegrate | |
2. | [ noun ] (chemistry) the process of going into solution | |
Synonyms: | dissolving | |
Examples: | "the dissolving of salt in water" |
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Related terms: | liquefaction dissolve dissolve | |
3. | [ noun ] the termination of a meeting | |
Synonyms: | adjournment | |
Related terms: | termination break_up | |
4. | [ noun ] dissolute indulgence in sensual pleasure | |
Synonyms: | dissipation licentiousness profligacy | |
Related terms: | intemperance dissipate | |
5. | [ noun ] the termination of a relationship | |
Synonyms: | breakup | |
Related terms: | termination splitsville annulment separate | |
Similar spelling: |
dissolute dissoluteness dissolutely disk_clutch |