The act or process of dissolving or disintegrating; the state of being dissolved. noun
The dissolution of the salt in water was observed during the experiment.
The rapid dissolution of the sugar cube in the coffee was fascinating to watch.
The formal closing down or ending of an assembly, partnership, or official body. noun
The dissolution of the parliament was announced after the vote of no confidence.
The company faced dissolution after failing to secure additional funding.
The termination or disintegration of a relationship or bond. noun
The dissolution of their marriage was finalized last week.
The dissolution of the long-standing friendship left both parties feeling lost.
Death or decay, especially of the body. noun
The novel described the slow dissolution of the protagonist's body as a metaphor for his mental state.
The dissolution of the corpse was hastened by the humid conditions.