dissolve
🇺🇸
/dɪˈzɑːlv/
🇬🇧
/dɪˈzɒlv/
verb
C1
to mix into a liquid and become part of it
Sugar will dissolve in hot tea.
C1
to make a solid mix into a liquid
Dissolve the powder in warm water before drinking.
R
to officially end something like a marriage or agreement
The company decided to dissolve their partnership last month.
R
to fade away or make something fade away
Her worries began to dissolve when she heard the good news.
R
to suddenly start laughing or crying
The audience dissolved into laughter at the comedian's joke.
R
to break down or destroy something, especially with chemicals
The acid will dissolve the metal over time.
translation
to mix into a liquid and become part of it; to make a solid mix into a liquid; to officially end something like a marriage or agreement; to fade away or make something fade away; to suddenly start laughing or crying; to break down or destroy something, especially with chemicals
Word Forms
3rd Present
dissolves
Past
dissolved
Perfect
dissolved
Progressive
dissolving