dissolve

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verb

dis·solve di-ˈzälv How to pronounce dissolve (audio)

-ˈzȯlv

also -ˈzäv,

or -ˈzȯv

dissolved; dissolving; dissolves

transitive verb

: to cause to disperse or disappear : destroy

do not dissolve and deface the laws of charity

Francis Bacon

: to separate into component parts : disintegrate

dissolved the company into smaller units

: to bring to an end : terminate

the king's power to dissolve parliament

their partnership was dissolved

law : annul

dissolve an injunction

the marriage was dissolved

chemistry : to cause to pass into solution (see solution sense 2b)

dissolve sugar in water

dissolve a chlorine tablet

: melt, liquefy

The heat will dissolve the chocolate.

: to cause to be emotionally moved (see move entry 1 sense transitive 5a)

She was dissolved in tears.

: to cause to fade in or out in a dissolve (see dissolve entry 2)

archaic : detach, loosen

: to clear up : to find a solution, explanation, or answer for

dissolve a problem

intransitive verb

: to become dissipated (see dissipate sense 1) or decomposed

the mist … dissolved as it touched the valleys

Han Suyin

: break up, disperse

The temporary committee will be made to dissolve.

: to fade away

His strength had dissolved.

: to become fluid : melt

glaciers dissolving into the sea

chemistry : to pass into solution

Salt dissolves in water.

: to be overcome emotionally

He dissolved into tears.

: to resolve itself as if by dissolution

hate dissolved into fear

: to change by a dissolve

The scene dissolves to a Victorian parlor.

dissolvable

di-ˈzäl-və-bəl How to pronounce dissolve (audio)

-ˈzȯl-

adjective

dissolvent

di-ˈzäl-vənt How to pronounce dissolve (audio)

-ˈzȯl-

noun or adjective

dissolver noun

Example Sentences

Verb Dissolve the tablet in water. Hopes for peace dissolved in renewed violence. His kind words dissolved her sadness. The treatment is used to dissolve kidney stones.

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

The council had previously voted to dissolve the three-member police department over the texts that were sent in June but which sparked outrage after they were posted online in late July.

Jade Gordon, CNN, 19 Aug. 2022 James filed a lawsuit accusing some top NRA executives of financial improprieties and looked to dissolve the organization.

Landon Mion, Fox News, 11 June 2022 At the time of writing, state Attorney General Letitia James’s case against the NRA is ongoing, though a state court in March blocked her attempt to dissolve the organization.

Jake Bittle, The New Republic, 9 June 2022 The New York Attorney General’s office filed a lawsuit seeking to dissolve the organization.

Lindsay Whitehurst, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2022 The New York Attorney General's office filed a lawsuit seeking to dissolve the organization.

Lindsay Whitehurst, BostonGlobe.com, 28 May 2022 Just a couple of months ago, most of the state’s lawmakers voted to dissolve the district.

Rory Linnane, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 3 May 2022 Legislators in a special session voted to dissolve the Reedy Creek Improvement District, which was created by a 1967 law that gives Disney extraordinary powers in the land that’s home to Walt Disney World.

Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2022 Shortly after, in January 2022, the court voted to dissolve the existing library board and appointed a new board of residents advocating for the removal of the aforementioned books, according to the lawsuit.

Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 26 Apr. 2022

Noun

Bought my last jug of laundry detergent in June 2021; from now on, it’s sheets (or strips) of laundry detergent that dissolve in the wash.

Brad Wieners And Lisa Jhung, Men's Health, 11 July 2022 Shimmering walls of color dissolve and flow into other shapes and images all around the viewer.

CBS News, 8 July 2022 Acting as a mind enhancer, the book is a dive into the deepest part of ourselves, where contradictions dissolve and polarities merge.

Rica Cerbarano, Vogue, 22 June 2022 Clean & Clear's face scrub formulation is specifically made to target blackheads and dissolve impurities with 2% salicylic acid.

April Franzino, Good Housekeeping, 6 June 2022 Pomegranate enzymes and sunflower seed oil dissolve any buildup.

Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 May 2022 Here, five thoughtful pieces start as fragments and accumulate into concrete forms, only to change shape or dissolve, much like clouds against a blue sky over time.

Larry Blumenfeld, WSJ, 17 May 2022 Set the saucepan over low heat and continue to stir gently until the sugars dissolve (avoid sloshing the sides of the pan).

Tribune News Service, cleveland, 12 Apr. 2022 Now, as glaciers dissolve and sea levels rise, the poles may, in effect, journey to us, swamping our shores.

Jody Rosen, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2022 See More

单词	dissolve
释义	dissolve 1 of 2 verb dis·solve di-ˈzälv -ˈzȯlv also -ˈzäv, or -ˈzȯv dissolved; dissolving; dissolves transitive verb 1 a : to cause to disperse or disappear : destroy do not dissolve and deface the laws of charity Francis Bacon b : to separate into component parts : disintegrate dissolved the company into smaller units c : to bring to an end : terminate the king's power to dissolve parliament their partnership was dissolved d law : annul dissolve an injunction the marriage was dissolved 2 a chemistry : to cause to pass into solution (see solution sense 2b) dissolve sugar in water dissolve a chlorine tablet b : melt, liquefy The heat will dissolve the chocolate. c : to cause to be emotionally moved (see move entry 1 sense transitive 5a) She was dissolved in tears. d : to cause to fade in or out in a dissolve (see dissolve entry 2) 3 archaic : detach, loosen 4 : to clear up : to find a solution, explanation, or answer for dissolve a problem intransitive verb 1 a : to become dissipated (see dissipate sense 1) or decomposed the mist … dissolved as it touched the valleys Han Suyin b : break up, disperse The temporary committee will be made to dissolve. c : to fade away His strength had dissolved. 2 a : to become fluid : melt glaciers dissolving into the sea b chemistry : to pass into solution Salt dissolves in water. c : to be overcome emotionally He dissolved into tears. d : to resolve itself as if by dissolution hate dissolved into fear e : to change by a dissolve The scene dissolves to a Victorian parlor. dissolvable di-ˈzäl-və-bəl -ˈzȯl- adjective dissolvent di-ˈzäl-vənt -ˈzȯl- noun or adjective dissolver noun dissolve 2 of 2 noun : a gradual superimposing of one motion-picture or television shot upon another on a screen Synonyms Verb dematerialize disappear evanesce evaporate fade flee fly melt sink vanish See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb Dissolve the tablet in water. Hopes for peace dissolved in renewed violence. His kind words dissolved her sadness. The treatment is used to dissolve kidney stones. Recent Examples on the Web Verb The council had previously voted to dissolve the three-member police department over the texts that were sent in June but which sparked outrage after they were posted online in late July. Jade Gordon, CNN, 19 Aug. 2022 James filed a lawsuit accusing some top NRA executives of financial improprieties and looked to dissolve the organization. Landon Mion, Fox News, 11 June 2022 At the time of writing, state Attorney General Letitia James’s case against the NRA is ongoing, though a state court in March blocked her attempt to dissolve the organization. Jake Bittle, The New Republic, 9 June 2022 The New York Attorney General’s office filed a lawsuit seeking to dissolve the organization. Lindsay Whitehurst, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2022 The New York Attorney General's office filed a lawsuit seeking to dissolve the organization. Lindsay Whitehurst, BostonGlobe.com, 28 May 2022 Just a couple of months ago, most of the state’s lawmakers voted to dissolve the district. Rory Linnane, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 3 May 2022 Legislators in a special session voted to dissolve the Reedy Creek Improvement District, which was created by a 1967 law that gives Disney extraordinary powers in the land that’s home to Walt Disney World. Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2022 Shortly after, in January 2022, the court voted to dissolve the existing library board and appointed a new board of residents advocating for the removal of the aforementioned books, according to the lawsuit. Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 26 Apr. 2022 Noun Bought my last jug of laundry detergent in June 2021; from now on, it’s sheets (or strips) of laundry detergent that dissolve in the wash. Brad Wieners And Lisa Jhung, Men's Health, 11 July 2022 Shimmering walls of color dissolve and flow into other shapes and images all around the viewer. CBS News, 8 July 2022 Acting as a mind enhancer, the book is a dive into the deepest part of ourselves, where contradictions dissolve and polarities merge. Rica Cerbarano, Vogue, 22 June 2022 Clean & Clear's face scrub formulation is specifically made to target blackheads and dissolve impurities with 2% salicylic acid. April Franzino, Good Housekeeping, 6 June 2022 Pomegranate enzymes and sunflower seed oil dissolve any buildup. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 May 2022 Here, five thoughtful pieces start as fragments and accumulate into concrete forms, only to change shape or dissolve, much like clouds against a blue sky over time. Larry Blumenfeld, WSJ, 17 May 2022 Set the saucepan over low heat and continue to stir gently until the sugars dissolve (avoid sloshing the sides of the pan). Tribune News Service, cleveland, 12 Apr. 2022 Now, as glaciers dissolve and sea levels rise, the poles may, in effect, journey to us, swamping our shores. Jody Rosen, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Verb and Noun Middle English, from Latin dissolvere, from dis- + solvere to loosen — more at solve First Known Use Verb 14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a Noun 1916, in the meaning defined above Kids Definition dissolve verb dis·solve di-ˈzälv dissolved; dissolving 1 : to become part of a liquid Sugar dissolves in water. 2 : to bring to an end : terminate The businessmen dissolved their partnership. 3 : to fade away as if by melting or breaking up His anger quickly dissolved. 4 : to be overcome by a strong feeling He dissolved into tears. Medical Definition dissolve verb dis·solve diz-ˈälv -ˈȯlv dissolved; dissolving transitive verb 1 : to cause to pass into solution dissolve sugar in water 2 : to cause to melt or liquefy intransitive verb 1 : to become fluid 2 : to pass into solution Legal Definition dissolve transitive verb dis·solve dissolved; dissolving : to bring about the dissolution of dissolve verb 1 as in to vanish to cease to be visible as the mist dissolved in the morning sun Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance vanish disappear fade melt evaporate dissipate fly flee dematerialize sink evanesce disperse blur drop out of sight dry up clear dim die (away or down or out) blank (out) Antonyms & Near Antonyms appear materialize emerge break out arrive issue loom show up come out See More 2 as in to disband to cease to exist or cause to cease to exist as a group or organization the company formally dissolved three months after declaring bankruptcy Synonyms & Similar Words disband disperse break up demobilize Antonyms & Near Antonyms join unite incorporate consolidate band hang together 3 as in to abolish to put an end to by formal action the king simply dissolved parliament Synonyms & Similar Words abolish repeal cancel overturn avoid void nullify vacate abrogate annul withdraw invalidate rescind suspend revoke quash negate dismiss abate roll back strike down set aside remove null eliminate disannul retract reverse reject veto overrule erase override forbid eradicate prohibit countermand recall ban annihilate enjoin abort liquidate call off outlaw disallow do away with drop throw out call write off break down Antonyms & Near Antonyms establish enact legislate lay down found allow pass institute permit validate legitimate approve authorize ratify prescribe formalize legalize legitimize endorse order clear warrant sanction indorse command mandate decree See More 4 as in to dissipate to go off in different directions and cease to exist as a body or unified whole the clouds gradually dissolved, and the sun came out Synonyms & Similar Words dissipate disappear disperse fade disassemble scatter evaporate melt disband divide spill separate fork diverge flee clear break up evanesce branch (out) go (away) Antonyms & Near Antonyms meet gather congregate
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