Dissolution
The act or process of dissolving a substance in a solvent, or the ending or disbanding of an organization, agreement, or structure.
nounDissolution
The act or process of dissolving a substance in a solvent, or the ending or disbanding of an organization, agreement, or structure.
nounImagine This
When a sugar cube is dropped into a pot of boiling water, it dissolves into the water quickly.
Sounds Like
this solution
Looks Like
Dissolve
Remember This
In chemistry, dissolution is the process by which a solute becomes uniformly distributed in a solvent; it does not necessarily involve a chemical change.
Other Forms
Connect With
solubility, solvent, solution, solute, end, disbandment, termination
Note
Dissolution can refer to both a chemical process (solubilization) and the legal ending of a company, contract, or marriage. Do not confuse with 'dissolving' (the act of dissolving) or 'solubility' (a property of a substance).