dissolving
dɪˈzɑlvɪŋ
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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.
disbandment termination
2.
chemicalTECH.the process of a substance becoming liquidTECH.
  • Dissolving sugar in water is a common experiment.
liquefaction melting
3.
disappearanceRarethe gradual fading away of somethingRare
  • The dissolving of the mist revealed the landscape.
disappearance vanishing

Adjective

1.
disappearancegradually fading or disappearing
  • The dissolving mist revealed the hidden landscape.
fading vanishing
2.
chemistryTECH.undergoing a process of disintegration or dissolutionTECH.
  • The dissolving sugar created a sweet solution.
disintegrating melting
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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

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.

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  1. French:dissolution, disparaissant, ...
  2. German:Auflösung, sich auflösend, ...
  3. Italian:dissoluzione, evanescente, ...
  4. Spanish:disolución, evanescente, ...
  5. Portuguese:dissolução, evanescente, ...
  6. Chinese:解散, 消散的, ...
  7. Japanese:解散, 消えゆく, ...
  8. Arabic:حَلّ, مُتَلاشٍ, ...
  9. Hebrew:פֵּרוּקוּ, מִתְפּוֹגֵג, ...
  10. Russian:ликвидация, растворяющийся, ...
  11. Ukrainian:розпуск, розчиняючийся, ...
  12. Hindi:विघटन, लुप्त होता, ...
dissolve
dɪˈzɑːlv

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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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.

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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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