dissolve

verb

UK /dɪˈzɒlv/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	dissolve
he/she/it	dissolves
present participle	dissolving
past tense	dissolved
past participle	dissolved

1
intransitive if a solid substance dissolves in a liquid, it is mixed into the liquid so that it becomes included in it
dissolve in:
salt dissolves in water
Synonyms and related words
To mix things, or to become mixed
mix
dissolve
stir in
1. 1a
  transitive to mix a solid substance into a liquid so that it becomes included in it
  dissolve something in something:
  Dissolve the sugar in one tablespoon of water over a low heat.
  Synonyms and related words
  To mix things, or to become mixed
  mix
  dissolve
  stir in
2
intransitive/transitive if a group or organization dissolves, or if someone dissolves it, it stops existing
The Soviet Union was dissolved in 1991.
Synonyms and related words
To disappear, or to stop existing or happening
X has left the building
disappear
finish
1. 2a
  transitive often passiveto formally end a parliament
  Synonyms and related words
  Parliaments
  chamber
  constituency
  the Dail
2. 2b
  transitive usually passivelegalto officially end a marriage or other legal agreement
  Their marriage was dissolved in 1938.
  Synonyms and related words
  Judgments, verdicts and official orders
  acquit
  acquittal
  affiliation order
  Synonyms and related words
  Divorce and separation
  access
  accrual
  alimony
3
intransitive/transitive to disappear or stop existing, or to make a feeling or other thing disappear or stop existing
After four days, her hopes of finding Ben began to dissolve.
Synonyms and related words
To make something disappear or stop existing
airbrush
wear away
wear down
Synonyms and related words
To disappear, or to stop existing or happening
X has left the building
disappear
finish

phrasal verbs

dissolve into

dissolve ​‌‌

dissolve ​‌‌

dissolve

dissolve