dissolve (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /dɪˈzɒlv/
Definition
To break down or disappear in a liquid, or to cause something to do this.
Examples
The salt will dissolve in the water.
Heat helps the sugar dissolve more quickly.
The tablet dissolved in the glass of water.
How to Use dissolve
- dissolve in (prepositional phrase)
- To break down or disappear in a liquid. — "The effervescent tablet dissolved in water."
- dissolve away (phrasal verb)
- To disappear gradually by melting or breaking down. — "The snow will dissolve away as the sun comes out."
- dissolve into (prepositional phrase)
- To break down or disappear into something else, often used metaphorically. — "His anger dissolved into tears."
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