dissolve — to mix with a liquid and become part of the liquid
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to mix with a liquid and become part of the liquid
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈzɑːlv/
Korean meaning: 녹다, 용해되다
Korean pronunciation: 디**졸**브
Example Sentences
- The tablet will dissolve completely in about five minutes.
- My diet plan dissolved faster than sugar in coffee when I saw the chocolate cake.
- The company decided to dissolve the partnership after years of disagreement.
dissolve
VERB//dɪˈzɑːlv//
to mix with a liquid and become part of the liquid
She watched the sugar cube dissolve into her hot tea instantly.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'dissolvere', composed of 'dis-' (apart) and 'solvere' (to loosen or break up). The word entered Middle English through Old French and has been used since the 14th century to describe the process of breaking down or dispersing a substance in liquid.
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📝Examples
“The tablet will dissolve completely in about five minutes.”
“My diet plan dissolved faster than sugar in coffee when I saw the chocolate cake.”
“The company decided to dissolve the partnership after years of disagreement.”
“His confidence dissolved like salt in rain when he saw the exam questions.”
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