dissolved (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /dɪˈzɒlvd/
Definition
To break down or disappear in a liquid, or to cause something to do this.
Examples
The salt dissolved in the water.
Heat dissolved the solid.
Her anger dissolved as she heard the good news.
How to Use dissolved
- dissolve in (prepositional phrase)
- To break down or disappear within a liquid. — "The powder will dissolve in hot water."
- dissolve something (verb)
- To cause something to break down or disappear in a liquid. — "He dissolved the tablet in a glass of water."
- dissolve a marriage (collocation)
- To officially end a marriage. — "The court dissolved their marriage."
- dissolve an organization (collocation)
- To officially end or break up a group or institution. — "The committee was dissolved due to inactivity."
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