■ 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'.