Dissolve

Pronunciation: /dɪˈzɑlv/

Definitions of dissolve

verb to become incorporated into a liquid so as to form a solution

Example Sentences

A1 Salt can dissolve in water.

A2 The sugar will dissolve in the hot tea.

B1 It is important to stir constantly to help the sugar dissolve in the mixture.

B2 The medication is designed to dissolve quickly in the stomach for fast relief.

C1 The company's financial troubles seemed to dissolve once they implemented a new business strategy.

C2 The tension in the room seemed to dissolve as soon as the speaker began their inspiring speech.

Examples of dissolve in a Sentence

formal The scientist discovered a new method to dissolve the compound in the solution.

informal I can't believe how quickly sugar can dissolve in hot water!

slang Just add some hot water and watch the sugar dissolve like magic.

figurative Their friendship began to dissolve after the argument.

Grammatical Forms of dissolve

• past tense: dissolved
• plural: dissolves
• comparative: more dissolved
• superlative: most dissolved
• present tense: dissolve
• future tense: will dissolve
• perfect tense: have dissolved
• continuous tense: is dissolving
• singular: dissolve
• positive degree: dissolve
• infinitive: to dissolve
• gerund: dissolving
• participle: dissolving

Origin and Evolution of dissolve

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'dissolve' originated from the Latin word 'dissolvere', which is a combination of 'dis-' (apart) and 'solvere' (to loosen).

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'dissolve' has evolved to not only refer to the physical process of a solid turning into a liquid, but also to describe the act of breaking apart or ending something, such as a relationship or organization.