DISSOLVE


Meaning of DISSOLVE in English

■ verb

1》 (with reference to a solid) become or cause to become incorporated into a liquid so as to form a solution.

2》 formally end or annul (an assembly, marriage, etc.).

↘disappear.

3》 ( ~ into/in ) subside uncontrollably into (an expression of strong feelings).

4》 ( ~ into/to ) (of an image or scene in a film) gradually blend into another.

■ noun an instance of dissolving from one image or scene in a film to another.

Derivatives

dissolvable adjective

Origin

ME: from L. ~re , from dis- 'apart' + solvere 'loosen or solve'.

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