dissolved
dɪˈzɑːlvd
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Definition of dissolved - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
metaphoricalended or terminated
  • The dissolved partnership left them both free.
ceased concluded ended
2.
chemistrydisintegrated in a solvent
  • The sugar was dissolved in the tea.
liquefied melted
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measure of oxygen available in water bodies
Scientists monitor dissolved oxygen in lakes.

Origin of dissolved

Latin, dissolvere (to dissolve)

Terms with dissolved included in their meaning

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beverage
coffee powder dissolved in hot water for a quick drink
cleaning
hard layer left on surfaces by dried water with dissolved substances
drinking water
water containing dissolved minerals, often carbonated
relaxation
bath with dissolved salt for relaxation or therapy
carbonated drink
carbonated water containing dissolved carbon dioxide
dissolving
in the process of being dissolved or broken apart
gassyadj.
fizzy beverage
containing dissolved gas like carbon dioxide
softadj.
water
low in dissolved calcium compounds

Examples of dissolved in a sentence

  • The dissolved contract allowed new opportunities.
  • The salt was dissolved in the water.
  • The chemical was dissolved in the solution.

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  1. French:dissous, solubilisé, ...
  2. German:aufgelöst, gelöst, ...
  3. Italian:sciolto, dissolto, ...
  4. Spanish:disuelta, disuelto, ...
  5. Portuguese:dissolvido, solubilizado, ...
  6. Chinese:解散的, 溶解的, ...
  7. Japanese:解消された, 溶けた, ...
  8. Arabic:مُنْحَلّ, مُذَاب, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְפוֹרָק, מוּמָס, ...
  10. Russian:расторгнутый, растворённый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:розірваний, розчинений, ...
  12. Hindi:भंग, घुला हुआ, ...
dissolve
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Definition of dissolve - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
meltintr.become liquid or softintr.
  • The sugar will dissolve in the hot tea.
liquefy melt soften
2.
chemistrytr./intr.make a solid become part of a liquidtr./intr.
  • Salt will dissolve quickly in warm water..
liquefy melt
3.
grouptr.cause a group to dispersetr.
  • The police ordered the crowd to dissolve.
disband scatter
4.
terminatetr.end an official body or legal agreementtr.
  • The committee was dissolved after the project's completion..
disband end terminate

Noun

cinematographyTECH.gradual transition between scenes in filmTECH.
  • The director used a dissolve to shift scenes.
fade transition
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start laughing uncontrollably and intensely
She dissolved in laughter at the comedian's joke.
start crying suddenly and uncontrollably from strong emotion
She dissolved in tears when she heard the news.
break into spontaneous laughter
She dissolved into laughter after hearing the funny story.
start crying suddenly and uncontrollably
She dissolved into tears after hearing the sad news.
disappear completely without a trace
The magician made the coin dissolve into thin air.
film editing technique where one image fades out as another fades in
The director used a lap dissolve to transition between scenes..

Origin of dissolve

Latin, dissolvere (to loosen)

Examples of dissolve in a sentence

  • The chocolate slowly dissolved in the warm pan.
  • The sugar will dissolve in the tea.
  • The tablet will dissolve in water within minutes.
  • The committee voted to dissolve after the project ended.
  • The leader decided to dissolve the team due to conflicts.
  • The partnership was dissolved due to financial issues.

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  1. French:se dissoudre, fondu, ...
  2. German:sich auflösen, Überblendung, ...
  3. Italian:sciogliersi, dissolvenza, ...
  4. Spanish:disolverse, transición, ...
  5. Portuguese:dissolver-se, transição gradual, ...
  6. Chinese:溶解, 溶接, ...
  7. Japanese:溶ける, フェード, ...
  8. Arabic:ذابَ, تَلَاشِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהָמִיס, דִּיזּוֹלְבּ, ...
  10. Russian:таять, растворение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:розчинятися, розчинення, ...
  12. Hindi:घुलना, डिज़ॉल्व, ...
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