Pronunciation

/dɪˈzɒlvd/

Definitions

Noun

A noun related to the verb “dissolve” can be a chemical process or an act of making something (such as a mixture) separate into its constituent parts or lose its form.

Verb

1. To dissolve (transitive): To break down or separate into smaller particles, usually by the action of a solvent, e.g., sugar dissolves in water.
2. To dissolve a relationship or agreement: To end or cancel a formal connection, e.g., “The partnership was dissolved due to disagreements.”
3. To lose focus or attention: To become distracted or fade away, e.g., “His words slowly dissolved into a whisper.”

Adjective

Referring to something that has been dissolved, e.g., “a dissolved corporation.”

Phrases

• “Dissolve a conflict” means to resolve a disagreement or issue.
• “Dissolved sugar” describes sugar that has been mixed with a liquid until it no longer appears solid.
• “Dissolved government” refers to a government that has lost its authority or function.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The salt dissolved completely in the warm water.”
• Verb: “The shareholders agreed to dissolve the company.”
• Adjective: “The dissolved fertilizer is essential for plant growth.”

Synonyms

• Disintegrate
• Melt -化解
• Dissociate
• Liquefy (when referring to a solid turning into a liquid)
• Wane (when referring to a decrease in intensity or focus)