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."

Synonyms of dissolved

Words with a similar meaning to dissolved:

• melted
• vanished
• disintegrated
• liquefied

Antonyms of dissolved

Words with the opposite meaning to dissolved:

• formed
• solidified
• precipitated

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