dissolve

/dɪsˈɒlv/

/dɪˈzɑɫv/

[verb] [noun]

to dissolve

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

(of a solid) to become one with a liquid

become weaker

synonyms : fade away

fade out

to make a solid become one with a liquid

synonyms : break up

resolve

come to an end

synonyms : break up

stop functioning or cohering as a unit

synonyms : disband

pass into a solution

to formally end a business agreement, parliament, or marriage

synonyms : break up

declare void

synonyms : dismiss

cause to fade away

lose control emotionally

cause to lose control emotionally

Dissolve

[NOUN]

a film editing transition where one shot gradually fades out while another shot gradually fades in, creating a smooth transition between the two shots

Examples

1. I dissolve the bouillon cube in hot water to create a flavorful broth as the base for my soup

2. Make lemonade jelly by dissolving agar-agar in lemon juice and sweetened water.

3. She carefully stirred her tea, watching the sugar cube dissolve slowly.

4. I like to dissolve caster sugar in hot water to make a sweet syrup for my cocktails.

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