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Definition of dissolving - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
terminationthe act of ending or disbanding something
- The dissolving of the committee was unexpected.
2.
chemicalTECH. the process of a substance becoming liquidTECH.
- Dissolving sugar in water is a common experiment.
3.
disappearanceRare the gradual fading away of somethingRare
- The dissolving of the mist revealed the landscape.
Adjective
1.
disappearancegradually fading or disappearing
- The dissolving mist revealed the hidden landscape.
2.
chemistryTECH. undergoing a process of disintegration or dissolutionTECH.
- The dissolving sugar created a sweet solution.
Origin of dissolving
Latin, dissolvere (to loosen) + -ing (action)
Terms with dissolving included in their meaning
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cooking
sugar in small grains for easy dissolving
dissolving
in the process of being dissolved or broken apart
cooking
small cube dissolving to make broth or soup
dissolving ability
able to dissolve other substances
chemistry
capable of dissolving in oil
informal
water known for dissolving many substances
chemistry
capable of dissolving in water
nutrition
vitamin dissolving in water, not stored in body
chemistry
process of dissolving into a solution
chemistry
corrosive liquid used in metallurgy for dissolving metals
pharmacology
tablet dissolving in water releasing carbon dioxide
chemistry
quality of not dissolving in liquid
chemistry
incapable of dissolving in water
political suspension
suspension of a parliament without dissolving it
inorganic chemistry
weak acid formed by dissolving sulfur dioxide in water
chemical
acid obtained by dissolving borax
chemistry
weak acid made by dissolving hydrogen fluoride in water
geology
cave formed by dissolving rock salt
chemistry
process of absorbing moisture and dissolving
chemistry
liquid dissolving other substances
legal dissolution
the act of legally dissolving a marriage
chemistry
strong acid made by dissolving hydrogen bromide in water
solubility
dissolving in lipids
chemistry
condition of a substance dissolving in lipids
Examples of dissolving in a sentence
We witnessed the dissolving of old traditions. Dissolving salt in water is a quick process. The dissolving of the tablet was observed under a microscope. The dissolving of traditions worried the elders. Witnessing the dissolving of old friendships was painful. The dissolving fog unveiled the city skyline.
Her dissolving smile hinted at her true feelings. The dissolving tablet fizzed in the water. She observed the dissolving crystals under the microscope.
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- French:dissolution, disparaissant, ...
- German:Auflösung, sich auflösend, ...
- Italian:dissoluzione, evanescente, ...
- Spanish:disolución, evanescente, ...
- Portuguese:dissolução, evanescente, ...
- Chinese:解散, 消散的, ...
- Japanese:解散, 消えゆく, ...
- Arabic:حَلّ, مُتَلاشٍ, ...
- Hebrew:פֵּרוּקוּ, מִתְפּוֹגֵג, ...
- Russian:ликвидация, растворяющийся, ...
- Ukrainian:розпуск, розчиняючийся, ...
- Hindi:विघटन, लुप्त होता, ...
Definition of dissolve - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
meltintr. become liquid or softintr.
- The sugar will dissolve in the hot tea.
2.
chemistrytr./intr. make a solid become part of a liquidtr./intr.
- Salt will dissolve quickly in warm water..
3.
grouptr. cause a group to dispersetr.
- The police ordered the crowd to dissolve.
4.
terminatetr. end an official body or legal agreementtr.
- The committee was dissolved after the project's completion..
5.
emotionintr. lose emotional controlintr.
- She began to dissolve into tears.
6.
cinemaintr. TECH. transition smoothly from one scene to another in a filmintr. TECH.
- The film used a dissolve to switch between past and present scenes..
Noun
cinematographyTECH. gradual transition between scenes in filmTECH.
- The director used a dissolve to shift scenes.
Expressions with dissolve
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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.
They decided to dissolve the organization after many years. He would dissolve into laughter at the slightest joke. The news made her dissolve into a fit of giggles. They used a dissolve to transition between the two scenes. A dissolve was employed to blend the images seamlessly. The film ended with a dissolve into the credits. A dissolve was used to blend the two scenes.
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- French:se dissoudre, fondu, ...
- German:sich auflösen, Überblendung, ...
- Italian:sciogliersi, dissolvenza, ...
- Spanish:disolverse, transición, ...
- Portuguese:dissolver-se, transição gradual, ...
- Chinese:溶解, 溶接, ...
- Japanese:溶ける, フェード, ...
- Arabic:ذابَ, تَلَاشِي, ...
- Hebrew:לְהָמִיס, דִּיזּוֹלְבּ, ...
- Russian:таять, растворение, ...
- Ukrainian:розчинятися, розчинення, ...
- Hindi:घुलना, डिज़ॉल्व, ...
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