dissolve

//dɪˈzɒlv//
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Visual representation of dissolve

Verb

dissolveInfinitive
dissolvePresent tense
dissolvedPast tense
dissolvedPast participle
dissolvingPresent participle
dissolvesThird-person singular
1

To cause a solid substance to become incorporated into a liquid and form a solution

Dissolve the sugar in warm water.

2

To become incorporated into a liquid and form a solution

The sugar dissolves quickly in hot water.

3

To officially end or terminate an organization, partnership, or assembly

The committee voted to dissolve the organization.

4

To fade away or disappear gradually

Her anger dissolved as she listened to his explanation.

5

To break down emotionally, especially into tears

She dissolved into tears when she heard the sad news.

Noun

1

A gradual transition from one image or scene to another in film or video

The director used a dissolve to transition between the two scenes.