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Meaning of Dissolving
The primary meaning of "dissolving" is the act or process of something breaking down or dispersing into smaller parts or components, often due to a chemical reaction or physical change.
Definitions
- To become or make something become less solid or less visible, typically by mixing with a liquid or by a chemical reaction
- * To break up or disintegrate, typically due to a chemical reaction, physical change, or external force
- * To terminate or end something, such as a partnership, marriage, or organization
Etymology of Dissolving
The word "dissolving" comes from the Old French "desolvre," which is derived from the Latin "dissolvere," meaning "to loosen or break apart"
The Latin "dissolvere" is a combination of "dis-" (meaning "apart" or "asunder") and "solvere" (meaning "to loosen" or "to release")
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe various processes of breaking down or dispersing, including chemical reactions, physical changes, and social or organizational terminations
Example Uses
- The sugar is dissolving in the hot water
- * The company is dissolving its partnership with the other firm
- * The ice is dissolving slowly in the warm sun