dissolution
- n separation into component parts
- n the process of going into solution
- n dissolute indulgence in sensual pleasure
- n the termination of a meeting
- n the termination or disintegration of a relationship (between persons or nations)
dissolve
- n (film) a gradual transition from one scene to the next; the next scene is gradually superimposed as the former scene fades out
- v become weaker
- v cause to go into a solution
The recipe says that we should dissolve a cup of sugar in two cups of water - v come to an end
Their marriage dissolved - v stop functioning or cohering as a unit
The political wing of the party dissolved after much internal fighting - v cause to lose control emotionally
The news dissolved her into tears - v lose control emotionally
She dissolved into tears when she heard that she had lost all her savings in the pyramid scheme - v cause to fade away
dissolve a shot or a picture - v pass into a solution
The sugar quickly dissolved in the coffee - v become or cause to become soft or liquid
The giant iceberg dissolved over the years during the global warming phase - v bring the association of to an end or cause to break up
The decree officially dissolved the marriage
the judge dissolved the tobacco company - v declare void
The President dissolved the parliament and called for new elections