| Front | dissolve |
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| Back | dis‧solve /dɪˈzɒlv $ dɪˈzɑːlv/ verb 1become part of liquid [intransitive and transitive] if a solid dissolves, or if you dissolve it, it mixes with a liquid and becomes part of it: Stir until the sugar dissolves. dissolve in Sugar dissolves in water. dissolve something in something Dissolve the tablet in water. 2end [transitive] to formally end a parliament, business arrangement, marriage etc: The monarch had the power to dissolve parliament. 3emotiondissolve into/in laughter/tears etc to start laughing or crying: She dissolved into fits of laughter. 4become weaker [intransitive and transitive] to gradually become smaller or weaker before disappearing, or to make something do this: Her enthusiasm dissolved his shyness. A few clouds formed briefly before dissolving again. |
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