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Dissolve: Definition, Usage & Key Differences (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：mix solid into liquid (dissolve)

dissolve 🔊

/dɪˈzɒlv/

to mix something solid with a liquid until it becomes part of the liquid and can't be seen anymore.

Dissolve meaning illustrated by sugar cube dissolving in clear water glass

mix solid into liquid 🔊

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/mɪks ˈsɒlɪd ˈɪntuː ˈlɪkwɪd/

This refers to the process where a solid substance integrates into a liquid, forming a homogeneous mixture and becoming invisible.

📁 Category：Objects & Materials 🔖 Level：初级

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'dissolvere': 'dis-' (apart) + 'solvere' (to loosen).

💡 Mnemonic

Think 'dis-solve': when something dissolves, it seems to 'solve' or disappear apart in liquid.

📖 Example

Stir the sugar into the hot water until it completely dissolves. 🔊 This sentence illustrates the action of sugar disappearing into hot water through stirring.

🔗 Collocations

dissolve in water – to become part of water through mixing

dissolve completely – to fully integrate without any residue

dissolve slowly – to integrate at a gradual pace

🔄 Synonyms

melt (v.) – to change from solid to liquid, often by heat

liquefy (v.) – to make or become liquid

disperse (v.) – to spread or scatter widely in a medium

🚫 Antonyms

solidify (v.) – to make or become solid

coagulate (v.) – to change from liquid to semi-solid

🌱 Derivatives

dissolution (n.) – the process of dissolving or ending

dissolvable (adj.) – capable of being dissolved

📖 Cultural Story

Originates from Latin 'dissolvere', meaning 'to loosen apart'. Now common in chemistry for solids in liquids and legally for ending entities.

Meaning 2：officially end an entity (dissolve)

dissolve 🔊

/dɪˈzɒlv/

to officially end a formal relationship or organization, like a marriage, a company, or a parliament.

Dissolve definition shown by formal document being torn to end agreement

officially end an entity 🔊

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/əˈfɪʃəli end ən ˈentɪti/

This means to formally bring to an end a relationship, organization, or agreement, such as a marriage, company, or parliament.

📁 Category：Laws & Regulations 🔖 Level：中级

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

The two partners decided to dissolve their business and go their separate ways. 🔊 This shows the decision to formally terminate a business partnership.

🔗 Collocations

dissolve a partnership – to officially end a business collaboration

dissolve parliament – to formally terminate a legislative body

dissolve a marriage – to legally end a marital union

🔄 Synonyms

terminate (v.) – to bring to an end formally

disband (v.) – to break up an organized group

annul (v.) – to declare invalid, especially a marriage

🚫 Antonyms

establish (v.) – to set up or found

form (v.) – to create or bring into existence

🌱 Derivatives

dissolution (n.) – the act of dissolving or ending

dissolvent (n.) – a substance that causes dissolution