Meaning
To dissolve is to cause a solid substance to become incorporated into a liquid, resulting in a homogeneous solution, or to bring about the termination or disbandment of an organization, agreement, or relationship, often implying a gradual process of disin
💡 While commonly used in both scientific and metaphorical contexts, it is important to distinguish between physical dissolution in chemistry and the figurative use in social or organizational contexts to avoid ambiguity.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
I
stood
by
the
kitchen
counter
,
watching
a
spoonful
of
sugar
sink
into
my
steaming
cup
of
tea
and
wondering
how
long
it
would
take
to
disappear
.
As
the
granules
met
the
hot
liquid
they
began
to
dissolve
,
releasing
sweetness
until
the
beverage
assumed
a
homogeneous
consistency
.
That
gradual
blending
served
as
a
useful
metaphor
for
interpersonal
conflicts
,
which
often
subside
only
when
people
communicate
patiently
and
adjust
their
expectations
.
I
stirred
more
deliberately
to
accelerate
the
process
and
observed
the
infusion
take
on
an
even
,
translucent
hue
,
evidence
that
small
actions
can
transform
the
whole
.
By
the
time
the
cup
cooled
I
felt
more
composed
and
inclined
to
approach
my
colleague
with
curiosity
rather
than
defensiveness
,
ready
to
listen
.
Common Phrases
dissolve into a solution
dissolve a partnership
dissolve tensions
Synonyms
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