dissociate

/dɪsˈə‍ʊsɪˌe‍ɪt/

/dɪˈsoʊsieɪt/

[verb]

to dissociate

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to undergo a reversible or temporary breakdown of a molecule into simpler molecules or atoms

regard as unconnected

synonyms : decouple

antonyms : associate

to make it clear that one has no connection with or does not support or agree with someone or something; to state that something does not have any connection with something else

synonyms : disassociate

disjoint

disunite

divorce

Examples

1. So only a tiny fraction of it dissociates.

2. Your bond will dissociate.

3. The hydronium quickly dissociates to regular water and free hydrogen ions.

4. The lead actually dissociates from the glass.