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dissolution

dissolution

2 6.8
The process of a substance mixing into a liquid, like sugar in tea
  • noun
  • /ˌdɪsəˈluːʃən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : disolución
  • The scientist studied the dissolution of minerals in the ocean to understand their impact on marine life.
  • dissolution rate
  • dissolution inhibitor
  • dissolution kinetics

Examples

  • Necrosis of the intercartilaginous membrane and dissolution of the cartilage ring are also evident.

    Academic text (2002)

  • Although PHOST is an isomer of the novolac resin, its dissolution rate in aqueous base is much faster.

    Academic text (2001)

  • Except they can be rescued from dissolution by combining with another crystal of the same kind.

  • So the presence of the chloride from sodium has had a tremendous repressive effect on the dissolution of silver chloride.

  • The extent of dissolution controls the geopolymeric gel formation and aluminum incorporation into the gel matrix.

    Academic text (2017)

  • In the Hindu religion, Vishnu and Siva represent, respectively, the sustenance and dissolution aspects of existence.

    Academic text (2001)

  • The dissolution of the sugar in the hot tea was quick and complete.

  • He watched the dissolution of the colorful powders as they mixed with water.

Synonyms

dissolving
vsdissolution
3.0

A process where something mixes into a liquid to make a mixture

is the formal noun for the same process
solubilization
vsdissolution
  • Specialized
7.8

Using detergents or solvents to make proteins and membranes dissolve in a liquid

describes the same change but without naming specific agents or methods
solvation
vsdissolution
  • Specialized
9.3

Liquid molecules surround and mix with small particles or ions to make a solution

focuses on the overall formation of a solution rather than molecular interactions

Compounds

dissolution of marriage
  • Formal
1 5.2

The legal ending of a marriage that a court approves

How Soluble

dissolution
  • Specialized
2 6.8
insolubility
  • Specialized
8.7

Surface Forms

dissolution singular
dissolutions plural

Morphology

dissolution = dissolve (transparent) = dissolve + ion

Clearly formed from the verb 'dissolve' plus '-ion' to denote the process of dissolving (forming a solution).

Etymology

Dissolution comes from the parts dis- 'apart' and solvere 'to loosen', the same idea you see in dissolve and solution. So in chemistry a dissolution is when a substance is 'loosened apart' and spreads into a liquid to make a solution.