1. the action of formally ending or terminating something such as a partnership, marriage, or organization
2. the process by which a solid, gas, or liquid is dispersed homogeneously in a gas, solid, or especially a liquid
Usage: chemistry; science
3. the action of breaking down or disintegrating

Examples

• The dissolution of the partnership was handled by their lawyers.
• Parliament announced the dissolution of the current government.
• The scientist studied the dissolution of salt in water.
• Sugar undergoes rapid dissolution in hot tea.
• The dissolution of the old building took several months.
• They witnessed the gradual dissolution of the ancient manuscript.
• The dissolution of their marriage was finalized last year.