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Definition dissolve in American English

dissolve verb

verb
/dɪˈzɑlv/
1

if a solid substance dissolves in a liquid, it is mixed into the liquid so that it becomes included in it

Example

salt dissolves in water

Synonyms and related words
mix dissolve stir in
1.1

to mix a solid substance into a liquid so that it becomes included in it

Example

Dissolve the sugar in one tablespoon of water over low heat.

Synonyms and related words
mix dissolve stir in
2

if a group or organization dissolves, or if someone dissolves it, it stops existing

Example

The Soviet Union was dissolved in 1991.

Synonyms and related words
X has left the building disappear finish
Synonyms and related words
chamber constituency the Dail
2.2

to officially end a marriage or other legal agreement

Example

Their marriage was dissolved in 1938.

3

to disappear or stop existing, or to make a feeling or other thing disappear or stop existing

Example

After four days, her hopes of finding Ben began to dissolve.

Definition dissolve in American English